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East Village

January 23, 2013

Substitute Teacher Banned for Selling Donated Books on eBay

An investigation found that Sean Nguyen had stolen books bound for Africa and sold them on eBay.

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.

East Village

July 13, 2012

New Hours Proposed for Popular East Village Skatepark

Open Road Park on East 12th Street was closed last year due to a history of problems at the skatepark.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 22, 2011

Popular Open Road Skate Park Closed for 'Dangerous and Illegal' Activities

The Open Road skate park on East 11th Street was closed this week due to instances of drinking and fighting.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 01, 2011

Girls Prep Charter School Looking to Expand on Lower East Side After Bitter Battle

Girls Prep Charter School wants to increase its elementary grades at the building it shares with two schools.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 24, 2011

East Village Move Approved for Girls Prep Charter School

The city voted unanimously to allow Girls Prep to relocate its middle school to the East Village.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 09, 2011

East Village School Cites Environmental 'Crisis' in Plea for New Space

The East Village Community School says the discovery of oil in the ground beneath them is grounds for relocation.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 01, 2011

Girls Prep Charter School Inches Closer to East Village Relocation

Girls Prep earned broad approval for its planned move to the East Village at a public hearing.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 09, 2011

Girls Prep Charter School Makes Case for Move to East Village

Girls Prep wants to relocate its middle school grades to a school on East 11th Street, where it plans to expand.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 07, 2010

East Village Charter School Ross Global Academy Eyed for Closure by City

The city singled out Ross Global Academy as one of a dozen poor-performing schools across the city.