UFT Wins Battle to Keep Two Harlem Schools Open

  I suspect that this battle over Harlem schools isn’t over yet and that there will be a war on the horizon if these two public schools can’t pull their test scores up — fast! The parents’ reaction to the DOE’s decision is quite strong.  Many want the school closed if it is a failing… [Read more…]

Yankee Doodle Dandy!

Excerpted from Journal News It won’t be ready for the Yankees’ home opener on April 16, but Metro-North Railroad plans to open its station at Yankee Stadium about a month later, on May 23, the railroad announced yesterday. The station is part of sweeping construction activity in the Bronx neighborhood that includes a new Yankee… [Read more…]

That Stinks! Smokers watch their cash go up in smoke

As of yesterday cigarettes in New York City have topped out at $10.00 a pack. A federal tax is now $1.01 per pack, more than double the previous tax. That brings the government fees to $5.26 a pack — more than half the cost said cigarette pack.  New York City has steadily been increasing the… [Read more…]

Striving for a better life: Harlem Organization helps jobseekers get a fresh start

Strive, is an advocacy group located in East Harlem that is dedicated to  helping job seekers get a fresh start. Financed by New York State and contributions from private foundations, Strive has been flooded in recent months with people seeking jobs. “Strive offers something of an employment makeover: interview etiquette is taught, and do-rags and… [Read more…]

April Events @ East Harlem Cafe