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QC students bringing solar power to Flushing

Students from a QC Urban Studies class present their findings on the benefits of implementing solar energy in Flushing at Flushing Library on June 1. Photo Courtesy: One Flushing and Joe Anuta S olar...

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Higher education forum talks tuition

Two candidates vying to represent the 16thSenate District — including Flushing — debated on tuition costs in higher education, during a forum hosted by the New York Public Interest Research Group....

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Fitzgerald Gym no longer a Sandy shelter

The evacuation center for victims of Hurricane Sandy located at the Fitzgerald Gym in Queens College, which housed up to 550 people over its course of 22 days in operation, officially closed on Nov....

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College president on retirement (VIDEO)

President Muyskens says his grandchildren will weigh into his plans for retirement. Watch the video to find out if he will retire this year.  

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Talks about new residence hall underway (VIDEO)

While the blueprint for Queens College’s new residence hall is still on the drawing board, President Muyskens discusses plans for the new residence hall. Watch the video to find out where the new...

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CUNY Pathways adoption postponed (VIDEO)

The adoption of CUNY Pathways at Queens College was postponed in the Academic Senate meeting held in February. President Muyskens shares his views about the Academic Senates decision and his opinion of...

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President Muyskens moves to ‘Siberia’ (VIDEO)

Previously, Queens College President James Muyskens had a view of the New York skyline from his office on the 13th floor of Kiely. Learn about President Muyskens new view from his office in Queens Hall...

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Conference celebrates borough of Queens

Queens is one of the most diverse urban spaces in the world, a fact celebrated by notable academics, writers, historians and politicians at the LeFrak Concert Hall on Oct. 4. “Come to Queens and see...

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QC: a Year after Hurricane Sandy

It seems hard to believe that it was only a year ago when Hurricane Sandy hit, completely devastating the lives of millions of people and forever changing communities. The QC community in particular...

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Pavilion still holds significant 50 years later

The New York State Pavilion is a recognizable landmark in Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in Queens. However, its presence drew debate on what should be done to the site with solutions ranging from...

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Pavilion still holds significance 50 years later

Photo by Brandon Jordan The New York State Pavilion is a recognizable landmark in Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in Queens. However, its presence drew debate on what should be done to the site with...

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Katz speaks about growing changes in Queens

Photo courtesy of Office of the Borough President Melinda KatzMelinda Katz returned to Queens College to deliver her State of the Borough speech. She did the same the year before. Queens Borough...

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Louis Armstrong’s wonderful world in Queens

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUMLouis Armstrong, a legendary jazz musician, poses next to a painting of him. The Louis Armstrong House Museum welcomes everyone in for a personal tour of...

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Vapor stores in Queens prepare for new FDA rules

On August 8 2016, the US Food and Drug administration passed a regulation for vaporizers and other forms of electronic cigarettes that will ban 99.9% of all vapor products, according to the president...

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Pavilion still holds significance 50 years later

Photo by Brandon Jordan The New York State Pavilion is a recognizable landmark in Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in Queens. However, its presence drew debate on what should be done to the site with...

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Katz speaks about growing changes in Queens

Photo courtesy of Office of the Borough President Melinda KatzMelinda Katz returned to Queens College to deliver her State of the Borough speech. She did the same the year before. Queens Borough...

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Louis Armstrong’s wonderful world in Queens

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUMLouis Armstrong, a legendary jazz musician, poses next to a painting of him. The Louis Armstrong House Museum welcomes everyone in for a personal tour of...

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Vapor stores in Queens prepare for new FDA rules

On August 8 2016, the US Food and Drug administration passed a regulation for vaporizers and other forms of electronic cigarettes that will ban 99.9% of all vapor products, according to the president...

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Tackling midterms season at QC

Midterms week. Those two words are daunting enough, as they most likely evoke flashbacks of studying endlessly night after night. There’s no avoiding the anxious feeling of sitting in a lecture hall,...

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Lips: The ultimate dining experience with a twist

When in Manhattan, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you can do. It’s tempting to go for the obvious choices: Broadway and dinner. But, both options are quite pricey. Is it possible...

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