Downtown Express photo by J.B. Nicholas
Downtown parents got their first peek at the Tweed school incubator space opening in September. Many parents who had already applied for the school are only beginning to find out their applications for the incubator are not being considered and they must reapply.
Downtown school applications full of surprises for parents
By Julie Shapiro
Confusion and frustration are building among parents trying to figure out where their children will attend kindergarten next year.
Port moves toward permanent memorial opening in 2011
By Julie Shapiro
The Port Authority will get the 9/11 memorial open by the 10-year anniversary and keep it open to the public afterward, executive director Chris Ward said last week.
Ward says no to a watchman for the Port
By Julie Shapiro
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants an independent monitor to oversee the World Trade Center construction, but the Port Authority, which owns the site, wants to stay in charge.
Silver says L.E.S. business still hurting from 9/11
By Albert Amateau
State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver assured members of the Lower East Side Business Improvement District last week of his commitment to help small businesses of the Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy weather the current recession.
Parenting scribes meet
Milda De Voe is out to convince people that professional writers can also take on the equally time-consuming role of parents.
Gates helps B.M.C.C. study effects of scholarship incentives
By Candida L. Figueroa
The Borough of Manhattan Community College has been awarded $1.4 million as part of the city-wide effort to increase performance and graduation rates among low-income students.
West. St. bike path to really close for 3 weeks
