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When it comes to legacy admissions, Manhattan College claims it does not have an official policy for putting alumni children or relatives above others applying to the Lasallian school.
Legacy admissions targeted in state colleges
Does family history matter when it comes to education? Knowing the right people is a privilege, especially in some elite schools. And it takes a spot away from someone else, which can change the trajectory of their lives. more
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Cricket players on the Van Cortlandt Park cricket fields are upset a potential stadium built on the Parade Ground could infringe upon their fields if completed in 2024.
List of those opposing new cricket stadium at Van Cortlandt Park is growing
Apparently, local elected and cricket leagues are not the only ones opposed to Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed temporary 34,000-seat cricket stadium on the parade ground of Van Cortlandt Park to host the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup. more
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Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has a plan to get rid of the almost 9,000 sidewalk sheds in New York City. The sheds are meant to be a temporary structure to protect pedestrians from falling debris. However, they are often left up long after construction is done.
Mayor Adams moves to remove sidewalk sheds, including more than 100 in greater Riverdale
Taking a drive through Riverdale without seeing a sidewalk shed is a lot like taking a walk this time of year and not seeing a spotted lantern fly. In New York City there are almost 9,000 such sheds, with the total linear feet being more than 2 million. That’s the distance to get from Riverdale to Montréal, Canada. more
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is being asked to sign legislation that would save the Hudson River from treated wastewater flowing into it.
Judge blocks New York City from kicking retirees off health insurance
A judge has ordered a stop to the plan to kick a quarter-million retirees off their current Medicare plan and on to the Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan. more
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U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat shakes Gov. Kathy Hochul’s hand Tuesday during a press conference as Mayor Eric Adams looks on. The two leaders announced $200 million in funding to redevelop the Kingsrbridge Armory.
Yet another lease on life for Kingsbridge Armory? Maybe
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and other local elected and economic development officials opened a new chapter for the Kingsbridge Armory Tuesday. And it comes with $200 million in city and state funding. more
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Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed the city budget with constituents at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center on Aug. 2.
Councilman Dinowitz gives peek behind New York City budget negotiations
Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed education, housing, mental health, and literacy funding with residents at a budget forum last Thursday at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center. more
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A cricket game at Van Cortlandt Park on July 25, 2023. The season for cricket players usually starts in April and ends in mid-October. However the proposed construction of a 34,000-seat stadium would cut into the season.
Cricket clubs to Mayor Adams: No cricket stadium at Van Cortlandt Park for 2024 T20 World Cup
Several local cricket leagues and clubs have sent out a letter to Mayor Eric Adams and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson regarding the proposal of a 34,000-seat cricket stadium in Van Cortlandt Park as part of a plan for hosting the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup. more
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Deadly stabbing of gay man condemned by local electeds
The fatal stabbing of a gay Black man outside a Mobil Gas station in Brooklyn has caused an outpouring of tributes from community members and legislators. more
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An officer of the 50th Precinct dunks the basketball during a game at the 40th Annual Night out at Bailey Park Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Community comes together for a night out with cops from the 50th Precinct
The 50th Precinct’s new commanding officer said she was proud to see the turnout of community members joining with officers to stand against crime last week in the annual National Night Out. more
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Tabitha Rosa, a film and television graduate from St. John's University, works full time at the Riverdale Senior Services where she educates and trains older adults on how to use technology through presentations through funding from Councilman Eric Dinowitz.
RSS Senior Services expects to cut back on some of its services after Eric Adams gets his trimmed budget
Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed budget cuts for older adult centers and home-delivered meals has left many in Riverdale upset. It was previously announced that $12 million would be cut from the New York City department for the aging budget causing some older adult centers to fear that they would have to close or limit services. more
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