When Luz Agüero, mother of two, found out that charter schools existed, she did not hesitate for a second to enroll both of her children in KIIP Elementary School in Harlem. “I remember when he entered this school, the teacher showed me the study plan and told me how long, she thought, he would know … Read more
The many shelves full of books let you know that the place is a library. But many also come to the Queens Center Library for one of the many other programs available. “The library is the only place that offers all these programs free of charge, so it’s free,” said Manuel Figueroa, manager of training … Read more
tired of bullying or student bullying, as well as violence in the streets and stations of the subwaya group of young people call for peace and inclusion. And they do it by forming a new group called Uptown Youth Power, or the Youth Power of Upper Manhattan, which has the support of parents and elected … Read more
Josefa Marín and Pedro Romero have been collecting bottles for recycling for more than 10 years and are very hopeful with the resolution approved by the Municipal Council. With it, it is sought that Governor Kathy Hochul updates the Recyclable Container Law to increase the payment of each container from 5 to 10 cents. “Let’s … Read more
Hundreds of people filled the sidewalk in front of City Hall on Tuesday. Parents, students, teachers and elected officials expressed their support for a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul that would increase the number of charter schools in the city. Cynthia Estevez graduated from MESA, a charter school in Brooklyn. “When I entered a Mesa … Read more
Romina Williams is living her dream. The New Yorker of Argentine origin is the first at the New York Metropolitan Museum to offer guided tours in Spanish, the only one when she started. “I feel like it’s a totally different experience than what one studied or what one can read about seeing the colors of … Read more
“It is a pride to be a father. It is also a happiness when a child comes into your life”, said Kevin Báez. For Kevin Báez, there is a before and after after the arrival of his daughter Daphne. The girl was born three years ago when he was 24, without having been able to … Read more
Laura Catalina Rodríguez is a first semester student at Brooklyn College and she, like other students, is part of an internship with the Flatbush Coalition for African Burials. The organization seeks to preserve the history and memory of the slaves who lived in that area of Brooklyn and who were buried in common graves from … Read more
With enthusiasm and optimism, the South Bronx community officially launched the DREAM Charter School. A new school located in a historic brick industrial building at 20 Bruckner Boulevard in the Mott Haven neighborhood. “We need schools like this and space for children so they can learn, so they have everything they need. All the resources … Read more