Kids & Education News – QNS

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Elmhurst

Queens students among finalists in Port Authority’s tunnel robotics competition

By Athena Dawson

summer

News

Free summer camp, registration opens for NYC kids through The Fresh Air Fund

By Athena Dawson

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Politics

Queens Senators push legislation to improve college affordability and transparency in New York

By Shane O’Brien

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News

Queens Botanical Garden offers special mid-winter break program for kids with educational activities

By Jessica Militello

AM Rozic Presents Check to PS173

AM Nily Rozic secures funding to create new STEM lab at P.S. 173 in Fresh Meadows

By Colum Motherway

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Politics

New York legislators propose bills to protect students from rising harassment and antisemitism on college campuses

By Czarinna Andres

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s PS68 Q students take a trip to the Intrepid Museum funded by Council Member Holden

By Colum Motherway

Silvercup Studios Motion Picture Technical High School Tour

Long Island City

Silvercup Studios partners with local schools to foster next-generation filmmakers in Queens

By Bill Parry

Kew Gardens Girl Scout tops Queens cookie sales, donates proceeds to local causes

By Jessica Militello

kweller prep

Forest Hills’ Kweller Prep hosts Lunar New Year celebration, honors top students

By Ethan Marshall

capital funding

Jamaica

QBP Richards announces nearly $25 million in capital funding for Queens schools

By Athena Dawson

safety

Queensboro Hill

Officials push for safety improvements near P.S. 120Q in Queensboro Hill after student-led study

By Shane O’Brien

A jury couldn't reach a verdict in the April 1988 trial of two men accused of killing Detective Anthony Venditti (inset) in Ridgewood in January of 1986.

Ridgewood

Seeking justice for a good cop slain in Ridgewood: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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News

District 24 Superintendent Teresa Caccavale announces retirement after 40 years in education

By Colum Motherway

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Elmhurst

Newtown High School students showcase cultural pride in Lunar New Year event

Ramy Mahmoud and QNS News Team

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Bayside

Scaffolding down, school refreshed: PS 31 in Bayside completes renovations

By Jessica Militello

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News

Spectrum Scholars program offers $20K scholarships for college juniors in need

By Athena Dawson

ridgewood

Ridgewood

Ridgewood Middle School set to share its building with new school for immigrant students despite pushback

By Colum Motherway

mental health

News

Council Member Linda Lee’s new bill brings peer-led mental health support to NYC students

By Athena Dawson

Woodhaven

Neir’s Tavern and LIJ Forest Hills Hospital launch school essay contest for Black History Month

By Colum Motherway

The Loft Candy Store, as photographed in 1959, was located on the northeast corner of Myrtle Avenue at Onderdonk Avenue in Ridgewood.

Glendale

Glendale firm’s machine made for some sweet Ridgewood treats: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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News

Honor Your Educators: Students in Queens invited to honor their teachers in Applebee’s essay contest

By Athena Dawson

greater new york

Flushing

Photos: Over 40 Greater New York high schools take part in robotics competition at Vaughn College

By Ethan Marshall and Ramy Mahmoud

experience

Flushing

Interactive dinosaur experience comes to Flushing on Feb. 2

By Athena Dawson

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