Tempers flare at Community Board 1
A heated war of words erupted at Community Board 1′s February meeting as protesters shouted down a developer and a city housing official’s efforts to explain the city’s plans to…
Schools struggle with language barriers
The “No Child Left Behind” Act, established by the Bush administration in 2002, stated that all students should have equal access to a high quality education. But in the Bronx,…
Gompers High School faces possible closure
The Melrose high school is on the city’s hit list The Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School could start phasing-out next school year, one of 25 schools the…
Residents, city clash over use of lot
The grassy lot at the corner of Southern Blvd and Union Ave has been a green oasis for some local residents, but as they recently found out, the city has…
Samuel J. Gompers HS gets no help from Dept of Ed
Angela Marrero stood outside the entrance of the Samuel Gompers Career and Technical Education High School on Southern Boulevard, looking at the schoolyard through a high chain-link fence.…
Proposed education cuts cast pall over Mott Haven schools
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has proposed laying off city school teachers in dramatic numbers to compensate for budget shortfalls. If the cuts are passed by the state Senate and Assembly as…