Jul. 18, 2025 By Athena Dawson LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, is partnering with a local college for an immersive internship program. LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, is partnering with Farmindale State College(FSC) for its Terminal Operations…
May. 7, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Several students from high schools schools across New York City who are part of the nonprofit Global Kids, which works to develop youth leaders through dynamic global education and leadership development programs, came together in an effort to address mental health stigmas and spark change on Friday, May 2,…
Apr. 17, 2025 By Czarinna Andres The City University of New York (CUNY) has officially appointed Claudia Schrader as the eighth president of York College, cementing the interim role she has held since January 2024. The CUNY Board of Trustees approved her appointment on April 15, with the post becoming effective May 1. A…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson York College’s student-athletes are earning well-deserved recognition for their outstanding performances on the field. Sophomore Michelle Mancuso and freshman Jeana Clemons were honored this week for their contributions to the softball team. Mancuso, a Fresh Meadows native, was named the CUNYAC Softball Player of the Week, while Clemons,…
Oct. 31, 2024 By Athena Dawson U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-5) has secured $680,700 in federal funding for a local CUNY college. On Monday, Oct. 28, Meeks announced that York College in Jamaica was awarded the grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) program.…
Aug. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Morning runs just got easier for Jamaica residents, thanks to the public reopening of the York College Track and Field. As of Monday, Aug. 12, the track and field, located at 160th Street, between Liberty Avenue and Tuskegee Airmen Way, is once again available for community use in…
Jun. 11, 2024 By Anthony Medina The York College Class of 2024 celebrated their academic success as the latest CUNY alums to join the ranks on Thursday, May 30, marking the institution’s historic 54th Commencement Ceremony. Approximately 1,1,041 students flocked to the UBS Arena on Long Island in their full academic regalia with family, friends,…
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Apr. 23, 2024 By Alicia L. Hyndman and Dr. Claudia Schrader With air travel projected to double over the next two decades, the construction of a new world-class airport at JFK is a welcome sight. But creating a great new airport to meet the needs of the future will take more than just concrete and…
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Mar. 18, 2024 By Athena Dawson York College, located on Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, will host the Lewis Latimer Science and Career Expo this weekend. The expo, slated for Saturday, March 23, will expose kids in grades 5-11 to an array of science and career opportunities. Students can expect a day filled with…
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Mar. 6, 2024 By Anthony Medina York College Interim President Dr. Claudia Schrader steps into her new role at the City University of New York with a fresh hands-on approach to leadership and an overarching focus on creating a better sense of community on campus. The summation of Schrader’s first few months at York is…
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