Jan. 3, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Close to 300 probationary firefighters graduated from the FDNY Fire Academy during a ceremony at Queens College at the end of December following more than four months of training on Randall’s Island. FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker presided over the graduation of 289 firefighters at the Queens College…
Sep. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Queens College has appointed John J. Chin as interim dean of the Asian American/Asian Research Institute, a CUNY-wide institute that aims to facilitate and disseminate research and other education materials relevant to Asia, Asian America and other Asian diasporas. Chin comes to Queens College from Hunter College, where…
Apr. 6, 2023 By Ethan Marshall Queens Rising will return to celebrate the borough’s art and cultural diversity this June following its successful debut in 2022. Over 100 organizations have partnered with Queens Rising to put on more than 300 events throughout the month. “There’s no place like Queens when it comes to arts and…
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