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Marge Feinberg

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Cobble Hill

May 03, 2013

Smoking Light Fixture Sparks Fears at Special Ed School in Cobble Hill

A light fixture emitted white smoke and a strong odor at P.S. 368, parents said.

Cobble Hill

April 24, 2013

De Blasio Demands Investigation of Cobble Hill Charter School

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has called for an examination of Success Academy Cobble Hill.

Carroll Gardens

April 15, 2013

Light System with PCBs to be Replaced this Summer at Carroll Gardens School

The Department of Education found PCB leaks in the building's light fixtures last year.

Tottenville

February 19, 2013

Parents of Disabled Kids Press for Elevators and Ramps at SI School

Parents say they need elevators installed at I.S. 34 so their children can attend.

Jackson Heights

February 13, 2013

15 Cases of Bed Bugs Found in P.S. 69 Jackson Heights Since September

Education officials said bed bugs have been reported in 15 classrooms at P.S. 69 since September.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 28, 2013

School Bus Carrying Dozens of Children Crashes Into Pole in Brooklyn

The bus crashed into a pole on Lee Avenue, but none of the children were injured, officials said.

New York City

December 10, 2012

City's Public School Buses Were Involved in 1,700 Accidents Last Year

City school bus accidents led to more than 900 injuries last year.

Battery Park City

November 29, 2012

P.S. 276 Parents Worry Overcrowding Will Cost Students Art, Science Rooms

Parents at the Battery Park City school want to limit the number of kindergarten classes next fall.

New York City

November 07, 2012

Students at Schools Destroyed by Sandy Pack Into Temporary Locations

Tens of thousands of students squeezed into makeshift classrooms around New York City Wednesday.

East Village

September 25, 2012

Two East Village Schools to be Relocated After Structural Damage

The Girls Prep Middle School and the East Side Community School will move to new locations on Thursday.

East Village

September 24, 2012

Structural Damage Causes Evacuations at Two East Village Schools

A Department of Education spokeswoman said students were relocated to schools nearby.

High Bridge

August 29, 2012

City Mulls Changes to School Discipline Policy After Meeting With Parents

Proposals include involving students in safety agent training and limiting when tickets are issued.

East Harlem

May 31, 2012

Family of Harlem Boy Who Committed Suicide Needs Money for Funeral

Joel Morales, 12, hung himself in his Harlem bathroom after his mother said he was bullied by peers.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 07, 2012

Teens Fight Over Cell Phone in Brooklyn Middle School

Two teens tried to rob a cell phone from a student at Lyons Community School at 223 Graham Avenue.

Downtown

October 19, 2011

Middle Schools Scramble to Pay for Sports Programs After Funding Cuts

Many middle schools are struggling to fill a $4,000 gap in funding after the city cut funds for after-school sports coaches' salaries at the last minute.