Opinion
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On the waterfront
En la riberaLydia Gaston is a long-time East Harlem resident, but she can’t remember the last time she was at the waterfront. It’s difficult to get there. And once you arrive, it’s not especially safe.
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Where Are We Going? Hacia dónde vamos?
In celebrating Dominican heritage, things can get academic. "Where Are We Going?: The State of Dominican-Americans," a series of panel discussions were held this past Sat., Feb. 23rd, as sponsored by EmblemHealth and co-hosted by Councilmember Robert Jackson...
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MT Community News 02.20.13
The Washington Heights and Inwood Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast meeting this Thurs., Feb. 21st at 8:30 a.m. at the Isabelle Geriatric Center.
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Identifying and Defining the Right Language Program
Like all mindful parents, immigrants placing children in schools worry about preparing their children to be successful in school. Sometimes, they can be less than truthful to school staff about the language spoken at home because they fear that their children will be discriminated against, and not given an equal education.
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Secretary of State outlines Governor’s plans
Secretario de Estado resume planes del Gobernador
El 25 de enero, Cesar A. Perales, Secretario de Estado de Nueva York, presentó el mensaje del “Estado del Estado” y el presupuesto del Gobernador Andrew Cuomo...
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Candidates convene for historic uptown forum
Los candidatos convocan a foro histórico en el norte de la ciudad
Residents packed into the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Center this past Thurs., Jan. 31st were not there for an art exhibit or new play.
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Harsh winters create hardships for seniors
Winter, which has come on strong in the last week, is tough on everyone. It puts the cold shoulder on our outside activities, chills our bones, and dampens on our spirits. As tough as it is for all of us, the harsh winter weather is particularly tough and can at times become dangerous for seniors. “Winter can force many older people to become virtual prisoners...
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Celebrating History with Our Kids Celebrando la historia con nuestros hijos
Ha preguntado a sus hijos qué lecciones de historia han aprendido últimamente? Si el currículo de su hijo se parece al mío, están ocupados con...
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The Uptown Collective – The Recap 1-21 to 1-26
On a wickedly frigid night, Thursday, January 24th to be exact, Trouble In The Heights, the United Palace and Washington Heights made history. Trouble In The Heights became the first movie in over 40 years to be shown on the silver screen of the United Palace. Over 700 people came from the neighborhood and...
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Standing Up to stop and frisk Enfrentándose al ‘detener y registrar’
Sara Diallo y su novio estaban dormidos en el tren cuando dos policías los despertaron. La pareja de desamparados no tenían a donde ir ...
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Grieving a Child Llorando por un niño/a
Although there’s a lot of here and now to be grateful for, we can’t forget those many wonderful individuals no longer with us, especially if the one that's been lost is a child or an adolescent...
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How to handle report card issues Revisando las calificaciones
It is report card time. Soon, every student in New York City from Kindergarten to 12th grade will have received a report card showing how they have done in the first trimester...
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Bilingualism: Challenging, but worth it
Bilingüismo: Desafi ante, pero vale la penaCriar a un niño bilingüe no es una hazaña pequeña. En una sociedad en la cual estructuras académicas y sociales tienden a enfocarseen un...
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Making the Pin-point, deliciously
The commercial corridor of West 207th Street just got a little sweeter, with the arrival in late summer of the Pin Pan Bakery at the very corner...
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Time for School: Make sure you’re ready
El regreso a la escuela: Asegúrese estar preparadoAl comenzar la escuela hay documentos que padres deben llevar a la escuela y materiales que necesitan para sus hijos. Está es una breve lista para empezar...
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How to Make and Keep Friends – With Child
Como hacer y mantener amigos – con niñosMy pregnancy was the happiest point in my life. I still remember vividly the joy I felt about carrying my first child. I spent my time planning...
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