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QPTV & Chapman Roberts Go Global For International Jazz Day

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Virtual Presentation in over 191 countries throughout the World via jazzday.com and Queens Public Television via QPTV.org.

QPTV Presents: Chapman Roberts' Broadway Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Concert Tribute To Duke Ellington and Pastor John Gensel "Shepherd Who Watches Over The Night Flock"

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City & State’s Virtual Healthy New York Summit

Thursday, APRIL 15, 2021 @1:00PM

How Affordable Care, Disease & Addiction and Mental Health Impact New York’s Health Care Policies


The Coronavirus Pandemic shook up New York like almost no other health crisis in recent history. City & State’s Virtual Healthy New York Summit will bring together health care decision makers and policy experts from all sectors to identify challenges and discuss solutions to improve our system. Attendees will gain new insights and perspectives on the most critical issues and priorities in New York health care during and post the pandemic.

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"QPTV Presents" are original productions by Queens Public Television's award-winning in-house production team. QPTV's original programs explore the people and issues impacting the borough of Queens. Watch documentaries focused on the unique and relatable stories of the lives of Queens Residents and see coverage of civic, cultural and public interest events by the borough’s foremost creators, leaders and organizations.

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