Tag Archives: City College of New York

The New York Times 10:00 am on January 14, 2022
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Why a Grandfather Went Back to College: ‘I Was Not Whole’

Ciro Scala had to delay school. Fifty years later, he returned, earning two degrees and the respect of younger students.

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The New York Times 8:00 am on December 21, 2021
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A Box of Cash, a Secret Donor and a Big Lift for Some N.Y.C. Students

When a City College physics professor opened an ordinary box that had been sitting in the mail room, he was startled by its contents.

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The New York Times 4:02 am on July 19, 2021
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‘Nobody Believed Me’: How Rape Cases Get Dropped

While the Me Too movement led to greater awareness about the prevalence of rape, prosecutors in New York City still struggle to prove sexual assault accusations.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on September 11, 2020
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New York City Marks 9/11 at a Time of Harrowing Loss

As they memorialize a past tragedy, New Yorkers face another profound and deadly crisis that is not yet over.

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The New York Times 7:34 pm on August 31, 2020
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Myriam Sarachik Never Gave Up on Physics

The New York-based scientist overcame sexism and personal tragedy to make major contributions to the field, for which she received recognition this year.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on June 5, 2020
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With Fewer People in the Way, Transportation Projects Speed Ahead

The pandemic has provided an unexpected window for agencies in New York and around the country to make long-planned repairs and upgrades.

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