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Opinion | How ‘Bridgerton’ Lost Its Way

What happened to the romance in #Bridgerton? 👀

🎬🤔 #LaGuardiaCC English professor Jayashree Kamblé shares an #OpEd on why the show’s latest season may be losing focus on its central love story and what that means for modern romance on screen.

📰 www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/o...

06.03.2026 22:26 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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K–12 educators gathered for Voices from the Past: The Veterans of Cypress Hills National Cemetery. Supported by a $280K #VeteransLegacy Grant, the project will guide students in researching #veterans and publishing biographies. 📚🇺🇸

📰 https://ow.ly/WSz350YpQiW

05.03.2026 23:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College announces its 2026 Women’s History Month series, #HERStory in the Making 💜 Join us as we celebrate the women whose advocacy and leadership continue to shape our communities. https://ow.ly/Ifgs50YpmXo

#WomensHistoryMonth #HERStory #CUNY

05.03.2026 22:45 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic promoting the Fall 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship. A student looks at a piece of art in a museum. Text: “Join the Fall 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship! Apply by March 31, 2026. Get paid $20/hour.” Departments listed: Communications & Marketing, Education & Public Programs, Development & Fundraising, Curatorial & Exhibitions, and Production Management.

Graphic promoting the Fall 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship. A student looks at a piece of art in a museum. Text: “Join the Fall 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps Internship! Apply by March 31, 2026. Get paid $20/hour.” Departments listed: Communications & Marketing, Education & Public Programs, Development & Fundraising, Curatorial & Exhibitions, and Production Management.

✨ Applications are now open for Fall 2026 CUNY Cultural Corps! Interns earn $20/hour while working at NYC’s top arts and cultural institutions.

➡️ Apply by March. 31 at cuny.edu/culturalcorps

02.03.2026 17:32 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Wacom Lab Grant Brings Professional Digital Art Tools To LaGuardia Community College Students - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 4, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has been awarded a grant from technology company Wacom to provide students with

🤩🎨 LaGuardia Community College is the first recipient of the Wacom Lab Grant which will support students in Fine Arts, Design Studies, and New Media Technology with hands on access to industry standard tools!

📰 https://ow.ly/PXCS50YlGKf
#DigitalArt #CreativeCareers

26.02.2026 21:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College Receives $100,000 Grant To Connect Hands-On Sustainability Education To The Long Island Sound - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 20, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has received a $100,000 grant from the Long Island Sound Partnership and Restore

LaGuardia Community College has received a $100K grant from the Long Island Sound Partnership 🌊🌱. It will support hands on Soil Science learning, research, and #internships focused on water quality and urban ecosystems in #QueensNY.

📰 https://ow.ly/P1X650YlG3c
#EnvironmentalJustice #Sustainability

25.02.2026 16:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

🧤#LAGCC will resume normal operations with in-person classes and services tomorrow, Wed. Feb. 25!

laguardia.edu/snow

24.02.2026 20:20 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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❄️ #LAGCC will continue remote classes and operations through Tues, Feb 24.

▪️Classes & final examinations will be held online or rescheduled.
▪️College offices/services will be available virtually.
▪️Normal operations are expected to resume Wed, Feb 25.

laguardia.edu/snow

23.02.2026 21:49 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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LaGuardia Community College Recognizes Council Member Julie Won For $3 Million Investment In ADA And Energy-Efficiency Upgrades - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 20, 2026) — Today, LaGuardia Community College/CUNY President Kenneth Adams thanked New York City Council Member Julie Won

Thanks to a $3M investment from the NYC Council, led by @cmjuliewon.bsky.social, we’ll be improving accessibility and energy efficiency at #LaGuardiaCC’ campus! ♿🔋🪴

📰 ow.ly/ONwK50Yj58W
#AccessibilityMatters #SustainabilityEfforts #CUNY

20.02.2026 21:11 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Graduate Tony Alarcón Advocates For Immigrant Rights On The National Stage - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 10, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY graduate Antonio (Tony) Alarcón, 31, is fighting for immigration rights on a

From undocumented teen to U.S. Supreme Court plaintiff. Meet Tony Alarcón, a proud LaGuardia Community College grad, who’s turning his personal story into a powerful movement advocating for #ImmigrantRights across 17 states. 🚀

📰https://ow.ly/qAAo50YhWxT
#AlumniSuccess #CivicEngagement

19.02.2026 17:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Barbershop Builds Community for Black Male Students LaGuardia Community College’s biweekly barbershop sessions offer connection, mentorship and candid conversations about life as a young Black man.

Yesterday I posted about LaGuardia Community College (@laguardiacc.bsky.social), CUNY's (@cuny.edu) new grant related to workforce Pell grants. This IHE is also running a free barbershop for Black male students that fosters conversation and community: buff.ly/HmPxh1H #AcademicSky #highered

12.02.2026 16:32 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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We extend our best wishes to Muslim communities across CUNY as they begin the Islamic holy month of Ramadan—a time of fasting, renewal and prayer. May this time of year bring you peace and spiritual fulfillment. Ramadan Mubarak!

18.02.2026 21:00 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Celebrated #YearOfTheHorse 🐎 at LPAC's Little Theater with Xinyi Dance Studio's classical dance, Zpace's ballet, hip hop & urban dance, and Muzha's music featuring #LAGCC student Minghui Zhang.

🧧 Thank you to the Chinese Student Club for this #LunarNewYear 🎶

17.02.2026 21:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to @drichardsqns.bsky.social on your inauguration! Thank you for all you do for our students and the Borough of Queens!

09.02.2026 00:36 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College Hosts CUNY Queens Legislative Breakfast - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 4, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY welcomed city and state elected officials, administrators from the City University

LaGuardia was honored to host the @cuny.edu Queens Legislative Breakfast and welcome city & state leaders to campus 🤝. Conversations focused on collaboration, shared priorities, and expanding opportunities for #QueensNY.

📰 ow.ly/qzF250YbeIX
#CommunityEngagement #PublicHigherEd

08.02.2026 18:10 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Hip Hop Streetwear Pioneer SOUTHPOLE® Awards 11 Scholarships To LaGuardia Community College Students - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 2, 2026) — The Southpole Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the iconic SOUTHPOLE® hip-hop apparel brand has awarded 11

✨ Proud to celebrate 11 LaGuardia students awarded Southpole Scholarships for 2025-26 via the LaGuardia Community College foundation 🎓

Grateful to the Southpole Foundation for investing in our students and their futures. https://ow.ly/1tUQ50Y9xGR
#CommunitySupport #SouthpoleScholars #Scholarships

05.02.2026 20:32 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

We’re committed to creating safe, collaborative spaces where students can build community and pursue personal growth. #CommunityCollege goes far beyond the classroom!

#CommunityBuilding #HigherEd

05.02.2026 02:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College Receives College Completion Innovation Fund Award To Support Adult Learner Evening Hub - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (February 2, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY was recently awarded with a $94,342 grant from the College Completion Innovation

🌝 LaGuardia Community College is excited to announce a $94,342 grant from the College Completion Innovation Fund (CCIF), which will support our efforts to launch an #AdultLearner Evening Hub! https://ow.ly/iweA50Y7L11

#CommunityCollege #ContinuingEducation

04.02.2026 16:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College’s New Barbershop Series Offers Free Haircuts, Real Talk, And Community For Black Male Students - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (January 24, 2026) — As colleges nationwide grapple with declining retention and graduation rates among Black male students, LaGuardia

💈 #LaGuardia'sCC BMEC Barbershop Series brings students together for honest conversations about mental health, goals, and life. Led by faculty and staff, this space is about connection, support, and showing up for one another.
📰 https://ow.ly/cWYs50Y7Kay
#BlackMaleEmpowerment #CampusCommunity

02.02.2026 20:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Art Professor Dahlia Elsayed Receives 2026 Inaugural State Of The Art Prize From Creative Capital For Artists - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (January 29, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY Professor and Program Director of the Fine Arts Program Dahlia Elsayed was awarded

✨👩‍🎨 Congratulations to #FineArts Prof. Dahlia Elsayed on being awarded the inaugural State of the Art $10K Prize by Creative Capital, a non-profit that supports artists across the country and champions freedom of expression. https://ow.ly/55on50Y5MB3

#ArtMatters #ArtInnovation #FacultyHighlight

01.02.2026 17:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Today #LAGCC hosted the CUNY Queens Legislative Breakfast and shared with legislators and their representatives CUNY FY27 budget priorities. Thank you for joining us and for all your past and continued support. @liunewyork.bsky.social @claireforny.bsky.social @meng.house.gov

30.01.2026 19:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🐢🌱 #EnvironmentalScience student Steven Garcia shared research on diamondback terrapin diets at a national conference with faculty mentor Dr. Brashears! Thanks to the Dept. of Agriculture's NextGen grant for supporting #LAGCC at the 2026 SICB.
🔗 laguardia.edu/environmental-science
#UndergradResearch

30.01.2026 18:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

While your dream job is loading… 💭💼 Start with a ✨PAID✨ summer internship. Get experience, get paid, get ahead.

Apply now to CUNY Career Launch: cuny.edu/careerlaunch

29.01.2026 18:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wilfred Zamora is one of many CUNY Citizenship Now! immigration attorneys providing free and confidential services to New York City's most vulnerable communities.

In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on Feb. 7 in Queens.

28.01.2026 19:08 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Emergency Information Emergency Information page at LaGuardia Community College provides the most recent news and information.

Update: #LaGuardiaCC’s buildings will be open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Classes scheduled to be held in person will resume on campus.

laguardia.edu/snow

26.01.2026 20:34 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A person sits at a desk in an office setting, holding a pen and reviewing documents. The CUNY Citizenship Now! logo appears in the top-left corner. A blue banner at the bottom contains event information in bold yellow and white text: “Get Your Citizenship Application
FREE Immigration Legal Services.” Below that, icons and text show the date and time—Saturday, 2/7/26, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.—and the location: Sutphin Blvd Archer Av Stop, Jamaica, Queens.

A person sits at a desk in an office setting, holding a pen and reviewing documents. The CUNY Citizenship Now! logo appears in the top-left corner. A blue banner at the bottom contains event information in bold yellow and white text: “Get Your Citizenship Application FREE Immigration Legal Services.” Below that, icons and text show the date and time—Saturday, 2/7/26, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.—and the location: Sutphin Blvd Archer Av Stop, Jamaica, Queens.

A promotional graphic with text announcing a partnership between CUNY Citizenship Now! and several New York City Council Members. Four portrait photos are displayed in a row.
Below the portraits, text notes that services include screening for fee waiver eligibility.

A promotional graphic with text announcing a partnership between CUNY Citizenship Now! and several New York City Council Members. Four portrait photos are displayed in a row. Below the portraits, text notes that services include screening for fee waiver eligibility.

In partnership with @council.nyc.gov, CUNY Citizenship Now! is helping individuals apply for U.S. citizenship on Feb. 7th in Queens.

Our team will help you:
✅ Check eligibility
✅ Fill out the application form
✅ Apply for a fee waiver, if eligible
✅ Prepare application packet to send to USCIS

26.01.2026 18:16 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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❄️ Due to the snow, #LaGuardiaCC’s buildings are closed on Monday, January 26. Classes scheduled to take place on campus will be held online.

Visit www.laguardia.edu/snow for updates.

25.01.2026 16:54 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Know Your Rights - LaGuardia Community College LaGuardia offers resources to support students, regardless of their immigration status. Below is a list of resources and general guidelines for interacting with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE).

LaGuardia’s 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 webpage shares resources and general guidance for immigrant and undocumented students, from The City University of New York and beyond, including information on interactions with ICE.
🔗 www.laguardia.edu/know-your-rights

21.01.2026 17:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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LaGuardia Community College Awarded $2 Million Federal Grant To Expand Workforce Pell Pathways - LaGuardia Community College LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (JANUARY 8, 2026) — LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has been awarded $1,998,451 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the

🚀 We are expanding access to career-focused education with $2M in federal funding! LaGuardia Community College will develop Workforce Pell pathways that support training, college credit & job readiness in high-demand fields. https://ow.ly/nIY750XY87a

#CareerPathways #CommunityCollege

16.01.2026 18:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0