Category Archives: Schools

Charter schools defeat Public Advocate Leticia James in court

May 17, 2014- The local politicians in bed with the powerful school unions lost a battle in court. The WSJ reports, “Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Eileen Rakower dismissed a lawsuit by the city’s public advocate seeking to block co-locations (more…)

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PS 276 kids organize charity event

May 4, 2014- A PS 276 asked us to post a story about a charity event they are organizing. Click here for their website, which explains: (more…)

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Interview with the Head of private Blue School

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Book review: “ADHD Does Not Exist” By Richard Saul, MD

March 20, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD Richard Saul, MD strived to be provocative with his new book ADHD Does Not Exist. He not only succeeded, but also backed up his bold assertion with ample sound logic and supporting data. … Continue reading

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Major new addition to CB1: Andrew Zelter

April 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer, MD The list of new CB1 appointees was released to BatteryPark.TV by the Manhattan Borough President’s office (see chart at bottom). There were few changes amongst the old guard, but a very significant … Continue reading

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City Schools now use “harassment” charges to jail and intimidate whistleblowers

April 13, 2014- The Post reports on a very concerning trend used by the Department of Education bosses in New York City. They are having critics of their schools jailed by reporting “harassment” charges. Those charges are actually just harmless … Continue reading

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Interview with BASIS Independent Brooklyn

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Exclusive: New daycare coming soon to Brookfield Place

March 10, 2014- The Bright Horizons daycare is coming soon. It is the construction going on at 1 WFC at the sidewalk level, across from Gristedes and SouthWestNY. The workers said that the company made walk-throughs and hope to open … Continue reading

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Asphalt Green swimming programs and scholarships

May 25, 2013- Recent graduate from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, Sammy Sherman, and the Director of Aquatics for Asphalt Green, Bryan Beary, discuss the Asphalt Green aquatics programs. Each year, numerous young adults trained by Asphalt Green go on to NCAA … Continue reading

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City DOE wants new after school providers

March 18, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “The city is accepting proposals from organizations to provide new after-school programs for nearly 55,000 middle school students, at an estimated yearly cost of more than $131 million, according to an RFP released by the … Continue reading

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The private “Blue School” to add middle school

March 30, 2014- The private Blue School, started by the cast of the Blue Man Group, acquired a Seaport building on 233 Water, adjacent to their existing school, and will add a middle school next year. (more…)

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City public school system fails to properly teach 77% of kids

March 30, 2014- As Mayor de Blasio plans to attack the charter school system, a report is out that shows a whopping 77% of “college” students at CUNY need remedial math, thanks to the wonderful public school system. (more…)

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Exclusive: Bob Townley’s Manhattan Youth investigated by State Attorney General

March 7, 2014- By Steven E. Greer Bob Townley is the founder and operator of the Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources Inc, a 501c New York State regulated non-profit. It operates the community center on 120 Warren Street as well … Continue reading

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PS 276 auction raises $200,000

Update March 22, 2014- The auction raised about $200,000, people are saying. March 19, 2014- PS 276 is hosting a fundraiser next week. Click here for details. (more…)

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Exclusive: Lighted ballfields free for public to use until the Spring

December 21, 2013- By Steven E. Greer, MD With the return of the outdoor lighting for the ballfields on Murray Street by Asphalt Green, the BPCA-funded Parks Conservancy is offering use of the field, free to the public. From now … Continue reading

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Pre-K Guide: How to Score a Seat for Your Child

March 5, 2014- DNAinfo reports, “It’s a tale of two cities when it comes to competition for free pre-K seats in the city’s public schools.” (more…)

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BPCA promises action on unsafe street crossing at PS 276

February 4, 2014- By Steven E. Greer At the CB1 meeting tonight, at the end of the meeting as “new business”, the topic of the recent accidents in front of PS 276 on Battery Place were discussed. In the audience … Continue reading

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PS 276 to cut Pre-K classes to make way for new kindergarten

January 31, 2014- DNAinfo reports, that the school overgrowing problem Downtown is getting worse, “Despite a tremendous demand for more pre-K seats, two Downtown public schools will be forced to shut down their pre-K programs next fall, to make room … Continue reading

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Battery Park Montessori opens on South Cove

September 11, 2013- Today Battery Park Montessori opened for for the first day of classes. It is located next to the restaurants in the Regatta building on the South Cove. According to the school, “Battery Park Montessori was established to … Continue reading

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PS 276 parents want buses allowed to take kids to school

November 22, 2013- Kate Godici, A local mother of kids at at PS 276 sent us this video to help promote her cause of allowing buses to send the kids to school. She wrote, “Hello! I am a mother of … Continue reading

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