Seaport Charts New Course
The South Street Seaport Museum in Lower Manhattan wants to reduce its flee…
Topic: Education
'All-City' Student Band Plays On
Public high school musicians from around the five boroughs rehearse long hours with the All-City concert group, whose gigs include an annual show at Lincoln Center. Even as the program struggles with funding issues, the band plays on.
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Bookworms Decry RIF-Off
Jade Stebbins, 5, developed her love of books thanks to her mother – and RIF. But planned federal cuts would decimate RIF's Inexpensive Book Distribution program, impacting kids like Jade. Librarians and parents are banding to fight for funding.
School Budget Cuts Slice Deep
The word came down from on high. In late January, Mayor Bloomberg announce…
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Teens Learn Love Lessons
Some Bronx teens spent Valentine's Day learning a lesson in true love. Th…
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Kiddie-Garden Compost Controversy
The Wishing Well community garden in the South Bronx soon will install a ne…
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School of Rap
At the South Bronx Preparatory school, the traditional "three Rs" have been joined by a fourth: rappin'. The middle school is home to the Urban Art Beat, an after-school program where students learn the history and craft of hip hop.
Easy as Un, Deux, Trois
Kindergarteners at Public School 58 tell their teacher "bonjour" when they…