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Chancellor Fariña, Regent Young and Dr. Rudy Crew to Host Boys & Girls High School Open House, Reintroduction

Boys and Girls Academy (previously known as Boys and Girls High School) Advisory board has released a letter to parents of middle school children seeking a high school.

Nov 4, 2014 10:26 AM Read more >

City to Invest $150 Million to Transform 94 Struggling Schools

Photo: The Griot In a speech Monday before hundreds of parents and community leaders, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled the School Renewal Program , a new strategy to turn around New York City's most challenged schools.

Nov 4, 2014 9:02 AM Read more >

Stars of NY Dance Behind the Scenes: Sheena Wright and Germaul Barnes

Germaul Barnes and Sheena Wright rehearse for Stars of New York Dance 2014 On Friday, November 7, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 5th annual performance, honoring Rev. Al Sharpton.

Nov 4, 2014 5:15 AM Read more >

Chief Philip Banks, NYPDs 2nd-Highest Ranking Uniformed Officer, Pens Letter Explaining Resignation

Only a few days after it was announced that NYPD Chief of Department Philip Banks III was being promoted to First Deputy Commissioner Monday— the second-highest ranking position in the Department— on Friday, he announced he is resigning.

Nov 3, 2014 8:20 AM Read more >

Author of Threatening Letter to Democratic Voters Identified

Neal Kwatra was identified by two key Democratic insiders as the "author" of that menacing letter sent out to a million New York Democrats last week, on behalf of the New York State Democratic Committee,practically threatening them into voting, Fred

Nov 3, 2014 7:15 AM Read more >

Buddha Monk Tells The Dirty Version

When Ol' Dirty Bastard (born Russell Tyrone Jones), a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, died in 2004 at the age of 35, he left behind more than grieving fans and family.

Nov 3, 2014 6:28 AM Read more >

The Week Ahead: Nov. 3 - Nov. 7

Look at what's happening in your week ahead! 1. Tuesday, November 4 , is election day . Don't forget to vote! 2. Weather : Cool temps all week with highs mostly in the low 60s and a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday. 3.

Nov 3, 2014 1:00 AM Read more >

Photos: 2014 NYC Marathon Through Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy

Enjoy these photos by the Brooklyn Reader of the 2014 New York City Marathon, along the route through Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant:

Nov 2, 2014 1:55 PM Read more >

Should College Athletes be Compensated Past Scholarships?

Michael White, founder of Solomon's Debate League, opens the debate Argument: "Should College Athletes be Compensated Past Scholarships?" 10/22/14 Schools: Boys and Girls High School (arguing "yes") versus Christ the King High School (arguing "no") S

Nov 2, 2014 10:42 AM Read more >

Parking Advisory: The 2014 NYC Marathon

The 2014 TCS New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2013, rain or shine. The race will officially begin at 8:30 am. There will be multiple start times for different groups to ease overcrowding on the course.

Oct 31, 2014 4:38 PM Read more >