In New York High Schools, the Sound of Music Is Muted The city broke up big failing schools to improve academics, but at the small schools that replaced them, fielding a robust music program is a challenge.
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Race Remains a Key Factor in Marijuana Arrests, Analysis Shows
Race Remains a Key Factor in Marijuana Arrests, Analysis Shows The police explanation that more black and Hispanic people are arrested on marijuana charges because complaints are high in their neighborhoods doesn’t hold up to scrutiny.
A Life-Size Rhinoceros Sculpture by Urs Fischer Will Go Up in Midtown
A Life-Size Rhinoceros Sculpture by Urs Fischer Will Go Up in Midtown The piece by Mr. Fischer, a Swiss-born artist, is titled “Things.” It will be unveiled Tuesday in an old bank building on Fifth Avenue.
Queens Principal Reassigned After Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Totaling $600,000
Queens Principal Reassigned After Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Totaling 0,000 After the new schools chancellor reviewed the suits, Howard Kwait was transferred to an office position where he won’t be “permitted to manage other employees.”
Brooklyn Safety Patrol Leader Is Charged in Sex Abuse of Teen
Brooklyn Safety Patrol Leader Is Charged in Sex Abuse of Teen Authorities said that the president of a security force for the ultra-Orthodox Jews of Brooklyn sexually abused a 15-year-old girl last year.
Energy Executive Admits Lying About ‘Low-Show Job’ for Percoco’s Wife
Energy Executive Admits Lying About ‘Low-Show Job’ for Percoco’s Wife Peter Galbraith Kelly Jr. had been accused of giving the job to the wife of a former aide to Governor Cuomo in exchange for his help winning a state contract.
Sheldon Silver Is Convicted in 2nd Corruption Trial
Sheldon Silver Is Convicted in 2nd Corruption Trial Mr. Silver, the former State Assembly speaker, had his initial conviction overturned last year, but a new jury arrived at the same verdict.
How a Web of Slip-and-Fall Cases Puts a New Spin on an Old-Fashioned Scheme
How a Web of Slip-and-Fall Cases Puts a New Spin on an Old-Fashioned Scheme A federal case in Manhattan involving what the authorities say was a long-running fraud sheds light on the untamed nature of the litigation-finance business.
Jersey City Argues Over a Statue, and Politicians in Poland Weigh In
Jersey City Argues Over a Statue, and Politicians in Poland Weigh In A proposal to move a waterfront monument depicting the horrors Polish soldiers faced in World War II touched off an international debate.
At Frieze, Your Style Is Your Calling Card
At Frieze, Your Style Is Your Calling Card The scene from last week’s art fairs, where fashion gave art a run for the money.
Half-Price MetroCards for the Poor Gain Support, but Not From de Blasio
Half-Price MetroCards for the Poor Gain Support, but Not From de Blasio City Council officials say the city should fund a plan to give discounted MetroCards to poor New Yorkers. The mayor says the money should come from a millionaire’s…
Style at the Frieze Art Fair
Style at the Frieze Art Fair What art aficionados wore to the Frieze Art Fair In New York City.
Mind: How Abusive Relationships Take Root
Mind: How Abusive Relationships Take Root Demands lead to threats, experts say, then to violence and shame.
Tell Us About the Racial Makeup of Your New York Public School
Tell Us About the Racial Makeup of Your New York Public School We want to hear from New York City public school families and educators. You must be at least 13 to participate.
Lawyer for 2 Women Who Say They Were Schneiderman Victims Talked to Michael Cohen
Lawyer for 2 Women Who Say They Were Schneiderman Victims Talked to Michael Cohen The lawyer for the women filed a letter in the ongoing investigation of Mr. Cohen, seeking to protect records Mr. Cohen may have concerning the women.