After Alleged Cop Slap, Ridgewood Students Defend ‘Heroic’ Guidance Counselor

After Alleged Cop Slap, Ridgewood Students Defend ‘Heroic’ Guidance Counselor

A day after a Ridgewood guidance counselor was charged with allegedly punching a cop while defending an emotionally disturbed students, children and parents at Grover Cleveland High School said they had the educator’s back.

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LaGuardia College Has Major Role in City’s Cybersecurity Plan

LaGuardia College Has Major Role in City’s Cybersecurity Plan

On Tuesday, The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) unveiled its plans to partner with LaGuardia Community College and other institutions to create a Global Cyber Center in Chelsea and another space in SoHo. The goal is to transform New York City into a cybersecurity leader.

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Legal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing

Legal Aid, Katz Renew Push For Conviction Sealing

“Know Your Rights Week: Closing Cases, Opening Doors” public workshops will take place in various parts of the borough from Oct. 24 to 26. The workshops enable attendees to meet with lawyers to confidentially discuss how to apply to seal their non-violent criminal conviction records and clean up their rap sheet.

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Latino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race

Latino Lawyers President Picks Up New Endorsements in Assembly Race

State Sen. Michael Gianaris and State Assembly Member Aravella Simotas both threw their support behind Cruz at a press conference in Jackson Heights. Last month, Cruz defeated incumbent Ari Espinal in the Democratic primary.

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