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As a sixth grade social studies teacher here in Queens, the Triangle Factory Fire is a tragic, yet fascinating part of American History that has become a teaching tool for me, and a source of learning for my students, in many respects. More ... In recognition of Women’s History Month, City Council Member Karen Koslowitz recently held her first annual Women History Month Award ceremony honoring six women in the community recognized for their accomplishments in community service, sports, and philanthropy. More ... Rep. Bob Turner posthumously honored World War II veteran Joseph Carl Sr. by presenting his son, Howard Beach resident Joseph Carl Jr., with a series of medals and commendations. More ... Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Les Payne will give a lecture on the role that serious reporting plays in a healthy democracy at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City on Wednesday, Apr. 25. More ... LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City will host a lecture on Monday, Apr. 23 on the biology and bioethical issues surrounding the case of a poor Southern tobacco farmer whose cells—taken without her knowledge—were used to become one of the most important tools in medicine. More ... Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department for the Aging Commissioner Lilliam Barrios-Paoli announced that the city’s first eight Innovative Senior Centers are now open for the city’s senior population. More ... |
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