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Terrell F. Merritt retweeted
Facts on Financial Aid and FAFSA; You've heard them. They've heard them. But are they true or just myths? ❓📚
Watch and find out!
@SUNY
@CUNY
@APCColleges
#FinancialAidAwarenessMonth
Terrell F. Merritt retweeted
The college that does the most to lift poor kids into the middle class probably isn't one you've heard of. It's not Harvard. It's not MIT. It might be a CUNY campus.
Terrell F. Merritt retweeted
The 7 train? The LIRR? Hello????
Ubering home from US Open is ‘the worst nightmare,’ plagued by canceled rides, chaotic lines, $200 gouged fares trib.al/Rth13as
Yes, because there was no congestion in Manhattan before the onset of protected bike lanes, a relatively new addition to most streets there.
It's a very interesting position to take that "the liberals" need to improve public transportation when *you* are the U.S. Transportation Secretary, the head of the federal agency that absolutely could take steps to support those improvements rather than fear monger on Fox.
I guess I travelled to the birth certificate office downtown for no reason, since clearly I'm not a real person in this city for thinking that textbook government corruption is a problem.
I'm sure you disagree when people tell cops to "focus on real crime" when being detained.
You are all so pathetic. Real people in this city do not give a shit where the NYPD park, so long as they respond in a timely fashion to their calls and fulfill their public safety function -something none of you have even the foggiest of what that entails. There are real problems facing this city, focus on them or get out of the way of those who are trying to focus on them.
So I'm not an outer boro POC because I'm for congestion pricing? Interesting.
I'll also take my increased pay now, since I guess I'm no longer middle class...
Silly points like this are why I have limited my involvement in discussions on this topic. I'm tired y'all.
Shoutout to @citytechcuny alum Adrian Guin Rizzo, who got his start in college through the @CUNY College Now program and is on his way to a successful health/biomed career!
He shares his story in this @ChalkbeatNY first-person piece 👇🏾
Adrian Guin Rizzo took a college-level biology course while still in high school. It inspired him to continue his education. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/1…
Happy to start my week at @BCCcuny for this incredible announcement with Agentcy Collective, offering free professional wear to BCC students to use as they pursue internships and jobs.
Recognizing the need for these additional supports is a huge part of what sets @CUNY apart.
👏 A special thank you to @ChancellorCUNY, Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, for joining us at the Career Gear™ Boutique ribbon-cutting and supporting initiatives that empower BCC students to succeed! 💼💙
#BCCPride #bcccuny @CUNY
The fact that the Central Park loop (mentioned in the article) wasn't redesigned after cars were banned 6 years ago is a reflection of how we're not always intentional in our decisions, even when we're trying.
Much needed to make sure peds, joggers + bikes safely coexist there!
These crosstown bike lanes will give people the ability to cross the park without going into it, making enjoying the loop safer and travel more convenient for everyone. nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/11/…
Another year, another voting sticker for me (although I still miss the map ones).
Polls are open until 9 p.m. in New York; don't forget to flip your ballot to weigh in on the ballot initiatives. #CUNYVotes
.@CUNY students know better than anyone what kind of leadership is needed to help our country and New York City! Make sure you get out and vote.
🗳️ Polls close at 9:00 p.m
🗳️ Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Terrell F. Merritt retweeted
.@CUNY students know better than anyone what kind of leadership is needed to help our country and New York City! Make sure you get out and vote.
🗳️ Polls close at 9:00 p.m
🗳️ Find your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
And that 103% got to where they were going... and I say this as someone whose home station was closed and replaced with shuttle bus service yesterday.
Improvements can and should definitely be made, but I think this metric is a good sign regarding transit usage in NYC.
My two favorite public school systems ✨ #PublicSchoolProud
Today, I had the honor of distributing @CUNY welcome letters to @NYCSchool seniors with @ChancellorCUNY.
We're sending a powerful message to our graduating seniors: there's a place for you at our city's renowned public university!
ALT NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez distribute “Welcome to CUNY” letters to Brooklyn Tech seniors.
ALT NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez distribute “Welcome to CUNY” letters to Brooklyn Tech seniors.
ALT NYC Public Schools students receive “Welcome to CUNY” letters at Brooklyn Tech High School.
ALT NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos and CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez distribute “Welcome to CUNY” letters to Brooklyn Tech seniors.
Believing that the minimum wage should be zero because “the market” is exactly why a minimum wage exists to begin with.
Google Maps' bike instructions have improved over time, but for the new #bikeNYC cyclists, be warned -- you'll definitely be sent down some dangerous roads to save 30 seconds
Terrell F. Merritt retweeted
Congrats, but umm you're the No.1 public university according to our rankings🥹
degreechoices.com/best-colle…
CUNY colleges have once again been recognized for their effectiveness in driving social mobility along with their overall quality, according to U.S. News & World Report. cuny.edu/news/cuny-earns-top…
As a Bike Angel with @CitiBikeNYC, I have a lot of thoughts about the balancing of the system.
Whatever a person's opinion is, though, the one guy in this @nytimes article who says, "how are we cheating," is definitely not being honest with himself.
nytimes.com/2024/09/19/nyreg…
