Daryl Griffin, Student Life Manager for Veteran Services, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, shares strategies veterans can use to ease the transition from active military duty to ordinary life.
Daryl Griffin, Student Life Manager for Veteran Services, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, shares strategies veterans can use to ease the transition from active military duty to ordinary life.
LaGuardia in the Headlines: November 2025
BROADWAY WORLD November 24, 2025: Joffrey Ballet School to present THE NUTCRACKER And SANTA’S TOYLAND At LPAC. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION November 21, 2025: LaGuardia Community College offers certificates in data analytics and cybersecurity that can be earned by completing two or
Growing with Purpose: LaGuardia’s Urban Farm Fall Harvest Yields 500 Pounds of Fresh Produce for Students in Need LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 31, 2025) — On Monday, October 27, under a crisp, clear sky, the fall harvest was underway
Samson Bodapati, an adjunct professor [of Natural Sciences] at LaGuardia Community College and a resident of Jackson Heights, shared his thoughts on the Interborough Express (IBX)—a proposed 14-mile light rail line connecting Jackson Heights in Queens to Sunset Park in
LaGuardia Community College Theater Program Presents Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding, November 19–23
LaGuardia Community College Theater Program Presents Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding, November 19–23 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 29, 2025) — The LaGuardia Community College Theater Program, Humanities Department, and LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) present Bryna Turner’s At the
Two LaGuardia students, Ameera John and Marlene Meyo, speak with New York Times reporters about what is on their minds as they plan for the future.
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by philanthropist and Mets Owner Alex Cohen, has awarded $30,000 in scholarships to LaGuardia students for the 2025–26 academic year. The Amazin’ Mets Foundation Scholarship Fund is administered by the LaGuardia Community College Foundation.
LaGuardia Students Nataly Briones and Tamoy Bloomfield Named Women’s Forum of New York Scholars
LaGuardia Students Nataly Briones and Tamoy Bloomfield Named Women’s Forum of New York Scholars LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 29, 2025) — Two LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students—Nataly Briones, a Human Services: Mental Health major, and Tamoy Bloomfield, a Paralegal Studies
Jeff Weintraub, 77, professor (Humanities Department) and research analyst with LaGuardia Community College’s Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, is featured in an article about Strat-O-Matic, a baseball dice-and-board game created on Long Island. Weintraub has been commissioner of the
Amazin’ Mets Foundation Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to LaGuardia Community College Students
Amazin’ Mets Foundation Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to LaGuardia Community College Students LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 24, 2025) — The Amazin’ Mets Foundation, led by philanthropist and Mets Owner Alex Cohen, has awarded $30,000 in scholarships to LaGuardia Community
Celebrate Día de Muertos and Halloween with LaGuardia Community College
Celebrate Día de Muertos and Halloween with LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 23, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY invites students, faculty, staff, and neighbors to join in a week of Día de Muertos and Halloween festivities, beginning Friday,
Finca La Florecita, LaGuardia’s urban farm, yielded over 3,000 pounds of produce this summer, much of it distributed to those in need via LaGuardia CARES. The segment begins at 12:34 and features interviews with Chelsea Encababian, director of Sustainable Urban
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents “My Body, My Voice” on Saturday, October 25
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents “My Body, My Voice” on Saturday, October 25 A benefit concert and performance series centered on reproductive justice and abortion access. LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 23, 2025) — LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Invites Playwrights and Theater-Makers to Apply for the 2026 Rough Draft Festival LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 22, 2025) — LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Rough
Finding Their Voice: LaGuardia Students Celebrate the Power of Writing
Finding Their Voice: LaGuardia Students Celebrate the Power of Writing LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 22, 2025) — Since 2009, the National Day on Writing has been observed each October 20 to honor the many ways writing shapes our lives—from
LaGuardia Community College President Kenneth Adams is on PoliticsNY and amNY’s annual list honoring the dedicated leaders across New York’s vast education system.
The last General Election Debate for NYC mayor took place Wednesday night at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College.
LaGuardia Community College celebrated the grand opening of the new and improved LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.
The final mayoral debate of the general election will be hosted by NY1 on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at LaGuardia Community College. It can be watched live on Spectrum News NY1 or on NY1.com.
LaGuardia & Wagner Archives Welcomes Community to Celebrate Reopening
LaGuardia & Wagner Archives Welcomes Community to Celebrate Reopening LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 15, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to mark the reopening of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives in a newly renovated and
LaGuardia Community College Secures $1.4 Million Perkins V Grant for FY 2026
LaGuardia Community College Secures $1.4 Million Perkins V Grant for FY 2026 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 15, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY announced today that it has received a $1.4 million grant through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for
Registration is open for LaGuardia Community College’s fourth annual Community Run on Oct. 19. The event will help provide fresh produce for CUNY students and residents of communities near LaGuardia. (Article in Spanish)
Free Fall 2025 Events on the LaGuardia Community Greenway
Free Fall 2025 Events on the LaGuardia Community Greenway Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Wednesday, October 15 Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead/ Halloween Celebration | Wednesday, October 29 LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 14, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
LaGuardia Community College was the venue for a recent announcement from NYC’s Department of Transportation. The 29th Street Plaza, part of the LaGuardia Community Greenway initiative, is a vibrant public space featuring tables, chairs, bike racks and a mural by
The NYC Department of Transportation marked the kickoff of its annual Trick-or-Streets initiative on the brand-new 29th Street Plaza outside LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City—a 17,000-square-foot pedestrian space complete with tables, bike corrals and one of the largest
LaGuardia Community College was the venue that NYC transportation officials used to announce the fourth consecutive year of “Trick-or-Streets.” Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez spoke at the opening of a new pedestrian plaza at LaGuardia that provides 17,390 square feet of new
Nelson Ortiz, Director of the Apex Accelerator at LaGuardia Community College, has been honored with El Diario’s ‘El Awards 2025,’ which celebrates Hispanic and Latino men making impactful contributions to society. Through his work, Ortiz helps minority-, women-, and veteran-owned
LaGuardia Community College and NYC SBS celebrated a graduation for the Healthcare Finance and Operations Students program, which trains low-income New Yorkers for economically-rewarding jobs in the health care sector.
NYC DOT Announces Plans for Trick-or-Streets 2025, Cuts Ribbon at New Plaza in Long Island City
NYC DOT Announces Plans for Trick-or-Streets 2025, Cuts Ribbon at New Plaza in Long Island City New Plaza Transforms 17,000 Square Feet of Roadway into Bustling Community Hub with Seating, Programming, and One of New York City’s Largest Asphalt Murals
New York City’s Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the return of its annual “Trick-or-Streets” program, as it cut the ribbon on a new pedestrian plaza at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens.
The LaGuardia Community Greenway, an outdoor space for LaGuardia students, features one of NYC’s largest asphalt murals – designed by LaGuardia fine arts student Fernanda Contreras.
The DOT’s 2025 “Trick-or-Streets” initiative was announced at the ribbon-cutting of LaGuardia Community College’s new pedestrian plaza. Festivities include a Día de Muertos celebration on October 29, 1–4pm, at the LaGuardia Community Greenway, co-hosted with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant
NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez launched this year’s “Trick-or-Streets” at the ribbon-cutting for LaGuardia’s new 29th Street Plaza in Long Island City. The 17,390-square-foot space, between Skillman and 47th Avenues, features one of NYC’s largest asphalt murals, created by student
‘My Body, My Voice: A Night of Performance and Activism,’ a one-night festival of art and advocacy benefiting The Brigid Alliance comes to LaGuardia Performing Arts Center on October 25. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
Kasset is an international band of CUNY students from LaGuardia, Baruch, and Hunter, with members from Poland, Colombia, Indonesia, and New York. Last May, they headlined LPAC’s Music Lab, a residency program for emerging Queens-based artists.
LaGuardia Professor Jayashree Kamblé comments on the rising popularity of ‘twisted romance’ books.
*** Media Advisory *** Join the March! LaGuardia and NYC DOT Celebrate Unveiling of NYC’s Largest Street Mural with Musical Procession and Ribbon-Cutting Start: LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave End: LaGuardia Community Greenway, 29th St between Skillman & 47th
NYC SBS Celebrates Workforce Development Month with Healthcare Finance and Operations Graduation Ceremony at LaGuardia Community College Addressing Critical Demand for Healthcare Workers LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 1, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY, in partnership with the New York
LaGuardia’s 4th Annual 5K Race to Kick Off and Finish on New Street Mural in Long Island City
LaGuardia’s 4th Annual 5K Race to Kick Off and Finish on New Street Mural in Long Island City Register today for the family-friendly community event on Sunday, October 19. LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 1, 2025) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY
LaGuardia in the Headlines: October 2025
NEW YORK TIMES October 31, 2025: Samson Bodapati, an adjunct professor [of Natural Sciences] at LaGuardia Community College and a resident of Jackson Heights, shared his thoughts on the Interborough Express (IBX)—a proposed 14-mile light rail line connecting Jackson Heights
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September 29, 2025: LaGuardia Community College Professor Hugo Fernandez and other professionals are traveling the country, documenting how Americans feel about the state of the country.
September 24, 2025: Recent leadership appointments at LaGuardia Community College include: Lorenley Báez, Director of Casa de las Américas; Melissa Grant, Assistant Dean for Advising; Wayne Levy, Chief Information Officer; and Kevin J. Martin, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness.
September 24, 2025: CUNY Dance Initiative to present Sun Kim Dance Theatre in ALIEN OF EXTRAORDINARY on Sunday, November 9 at 5 p.m. at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center.
LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Presents a Free Screening of Between Neighborhoods on the 60th Anniversary of the 1964-65 World’s Fair Conclusion LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (September 24, 2025) — LaGuardia Performing Arts Center (LPAC) at LaGuardia Community College invites the public
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