Home Schooling: A Washington Heights Family Chooses a Different Approach to Education
Homeschooling becomes more mainstream, as one uptown family discovers.
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For Bilingual Kids, Language Barriers Are Higher Uptown
Bilingual children’s language difficulties may incorrectly place them in special ed classes.
UPDATE: Pimentel a No-Show in Court
“I don’t think he wanted to come to court,” Pimentel attorney told reporters after her client waived his right to appear.
Carrots vs. Carrot Cake: Fit for Life Program Comes to Harlem
The Fit for Life Obesity Program educates parents and children about nutrition labels, reduced-fat foods and ways to exercise.
Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Enthusiasts Discover Rare Species in Inwood
Paul Sadowski’s mushroom enthusiasts discover a species previously unseen in Inwood Hill Park.
Energy-Saving Horticulturist Gardens Under Train Tracks
Dimitri Gatanas has transformed the concrete slab under the Metro North tracks in East Harlem into an urban garden.
Washington Heights Thriving Nightlife Keeps Residents Up at Night
For Mamajuana, Papasito, Il Sole, and other trendy Washington Heights nighttime hangouts, noise is the final frontier.
First Elementary Charter School Comes to Washington Heights
KIPP STAR Elementary opened this fall with 101 kindergarteners.
Reducing Litter One Knot At A Time
The Adopt-a-Basket program encourages residents to keep their streets clean when trash cans overflow.
