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CUNY Faculty Demand Fair Pay: “No Business as Usual”

Thirty faculty and staff members were arrested Monday after blocking the 10th Avenue entrance during a Trustees’ hearing. Chanting “Real Raises! Job Security! Contract Now!” alongside students and labor allies, the protesters staged the blockade to pressure CUNY management for a fair offer that ensures decent pay for workers and a quality education for students.

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CUNY Woos NYC High School Seniors with Fee Waivers

The City University of New York (CUNY) and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) launched the "Welcome to CUNY" campaign, welcoming NYC high school seniors to consider CUNY with waived application fees and personalized letters. The campaign aims to make higher education accessible by alleviating financial burdens and showcasing CUNY as a path forward.

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CUNY Welcomes Voters to 14 Campuses for Early Voting and Election Day

The City University of New York (CUNY) is once again opening its doors to New Yorkers, offering 14 campuses as polling sites for both early voting and Election Day. From October 26 to November 3, 10 campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens will host early voting locations, with six campuses ready to serve voters on Election Day, November 5.

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NYC Child Care Workers Win Wage Boost Deal

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside key labor leaders and officials, announced a tentative contract agreement that promises significant wage increases for thousands of dedicated childcare providers. The agreement, forged between District Council 37 (DC 37), Local 205, and the Day Care Council of New York (DCCNY), introduces an $18 minimum wage for workers and brings substantial benefits to those who care for New York's youngest citizens.

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NYC Health + Hospitals Salutes 38 Top Nurses

NYC Health + Hospitals recently recognized 38 nurse leaders who have achieved doctoral-level education. The recognition took place at the health system’s third annual Doctoral Circle of Excellence event, highlighting the contributions and ongoing impact of these nurse scholars across the city's health care landscape.

The nurses honored have earned various doctoral degrees, including Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and Doctor of Education (EdD). With this year's inductees, the total number of NYC Health + Hospitals nurses holding doctoral degrees rises to 145.

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LaGuardia College Unveils 2024-25 Leaders Cohort

LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is once again making waves with its 2024-25 cohort of the President’s Society, a transformative leadership program designed to arm students with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce. This year’s group, made up of 28 high-achieving students, exemplifies the academic excellence and leadership that have become hallmarks of LaGuardia’s mission.

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Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks on Sudden Retirement

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on the announcement of the retirement of New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks, effective December 31, 2024:

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Changing the face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100

Celebrating more than a century as New York’s storyteller, the Museum of the City of New York presents, Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100, which is on view through July 20, 2025. As the first major museum presentation dedicated to the legendary Shirley Chisholm, it delves into the life and legacy of this trailblazing legislator, whose contributions to our nation’s public policy endure today.

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QB Nick Cyrus Gets MVP In NYC Football Game of the Week

In a NYC high school football showdown between the Bronx and Brooklyn,  at South Shore High School, the  Vikings secured a commanding victory over DeWitt Clinton High School in the NYCFootball.com Game of the Week, improving their record to 2-0 in the PSAL 4A division.