Queens state senator honors Forest Hills Plaza
College for its renowned Court Reporting Program
TIMESLEDGER | QNS.18 COM | FEB. 27-MARCH 5, 2020
ish in the future.”
A serious nationwide
shortage of court
reporters already exists,
a problem that
will only become worse
with impending retirements,
as court reporters
are on average 53
years old.
During his visit to
Plaza College, Addabbo
discussed his appreciation
for the industry
and the individuals
who create an accurate
record of the official
spoken word.
“Court reporting
and captioning is a vital
skill that helps keep
an accurate account
of what takes place in
courtrooms, and even
in the state Legislature,
as well as informing
the deaf and hardof
hearing with the
necessary information
they need,” Addabbo
said. “It was a privilege
to honor Plaza College
with a proclamation
recognizing their wonderful
Court Reporting
and Captioning program
during National
Court Reporting and
Captioning Week, and
the hardworking students
who help make
that program a success.
I truly appreciate Plaza
College’s commitment
to the quality, diverse
educational programs
it offers.”
Plaza College, the
only school in New
York City that offers
a degree program in
Court Reporting, has
successfully introduced
stenography to
the next generation by
educating high school
students and others interested
in the career
field about the many opportunities
available.
In partnership with
the National Court Reporters
Association,
Plaza College offers
students a free four
week introductory program
to Steno Machine
Shorthand called A to
Z.
“Imagine a career
with a ringside seat to
all the action. From
capturing the official
record in high-profile
criminal trials, speeches
on the floor of the U.S.
House of Representatives
and the Senate, to
major sporting events
or breaking news, a career
in court reporting
or captioning can lead
to unlimited opportunities,”
said Cynthia
Bruce Andrews, the
NCRA senior director,
Education and Certifications.
Reach reporter Carlotta
Mohamed by email
at cmohamed@
schnepsmedia.com or by
phone at (718) 260–4526.
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
Every February, National
Court Reporting
and Captioning Week
honors court stenographers
and recognizes
their invaluable contributions
to the law.
Plaza College, located
at 118-33 Queens
Blvd., Forest Hills, is
the only school in New
York City that offers
a degree program in
Court Reporting. In
celebration of the institution’s
program, Senator
Joseph P. Addabbo
Jr. presented the school
with a proclamation to
commend its dedication
to preparing students
for careers in the rapidly
growing industry.
“This is a proud moment
for Plaza College.
We are endlessly dedicated
to preparing our
Court Reporting students
to be skilled professionals,”
said Plaza
College President,
Charles Callahan III.
“Being recognized by
Senator Addabbo is a
great honor and we look
forward to continuing
to help the Court Reporting
industry flour-
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (l.) presents a
proclamation to Plaza College President Charles
Callahan III. Photo courtesy of Plaza College
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