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Astoria Parents Vying for P.S. 122's Coveted G&T Irked by Scoring Error

Astoria

April 29, 2013

Astoria Parents Vying for P.S. 122's Coveted G&T Irked by Scoring Error

Even more students now qualify for the prestigious program, stressing local parents.

Parks Dept. Promises to Fix 'Dangerous' P.S. 166 Playground This Summer

Upper West Side

March 22, 2013

Parks Dept. Promises to Fix 'Dangerous' P.S. 166 Playground This Summer

The city will fix the playground at P.S. 166 after parents complained about children getting hurt.

Kids Injured Daily at Upper West Side Playground, Councilwoman Says

Upper West Side

March 13, 2013

Kids Injured Daily at Upper West Side Playground, Councilwoman Says

PS 166 parents are calling for an overhaul of the playspace, which they say has been hazardous for years.

DOE to Cut Gifted Classes at Astoria's Prestigious P.S. 122

Astoria

February 21, 2013

DOE to Cut Gifted Classes at Astoria's Prestigious P.S. 122

The city will dramatically reduce the size of the school's G&T middle school, to the outrage of parents.

P.S. 166 Students Win Fight for Gifted Middle School Seats in Queens

Long Island City

February 18, 2013

P.S. 166 Students Win Fight for Gifted Middle School Seats in Queens

Current gifted students will be granted spots at a new program that will launch next year at I.S. 126.

Schools with Gifted Programs in Demand in Western Queens

Astoria

February 11, 2013

Schools with Gifted Programs in Demand in Western Queens

The neighborhood's most sought-after schools include P.S. 122, P.S. 85 and P.S. 166, known for their G&T.

Prestigious Queens G&T Program to Extend to Eighth Grade, Chancellor Says

Long Island City

January 16, 2013

Prestigious Queens G&T Program to Extend to Eighth Grade, Chancellor Says

P.S. 85's STEM Academy is currently K-5 and the only citywide gifted program without a middle school.

Walcott to Meet With Parents About More G&T Seats in Astoria

Astoria

November 09, 2012

Walcott to Meet With Parents About More G&T Seats in Astoria

Parents in District 30 have demanded more seats for gifted and talented children.

Parents Demand More Gifted and Talented Seats In District 30

Astoria

October 19, 2012

Parents Demand More Gifted and Talented Seats In District 30

Parents are angry that the city may not guarantee their kids spots in the middle school G&T program.

Two Dozen Men Charged With Having Child Pornography in DA Sting

Upper West Side

June 14, 2011

Two Dozen Men Charged With Having Child Pornography in DA Sting

More than two dozen men were arrested and charged with having child pornography.
10 City Schools Earn Money by Powering Down

Manhattan

May 04, 2011

10 City Schools Earn Money by Powering Down

The Department of Education handed out $100,000 in grants to schools that slashed their energy consumption.
Thousands of Tulips Bring Spring to Upper West Side

Upper West Side

April 16, 2011

Thousands of Tulips Bring Spring to Upper West Side

The West Side Community Garden hosts its annual Tulip Festival this weekend.
Paper Shredding Clears Junk, Minds at UWS School

Upper West Side

April 14, 2011

Paper Shredding Clears Junk, Minds at UWS School

P.S. 166 hosted a communal paper-shredding event in honor of Earth Day.

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