Youth and Children

New Report Reveals that Sex Offenders Endanger City’s Homeless Children

New Report Reveals that Sex Offenders Endanger City’s Homeless Children

Sex offenders endanger city’s homeless children, new report reveals Independent Democratic Conference finds highest number of Level 2 & 3 sex offenders living in city family shelters in years, calls for immediate action New York, NY— Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), […]

Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students

Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students

Sex Offenders Continue to Endanger Youngest Students A little known and shocking loophole in state law is being exposed thanks to the efforts of Senator Jeff Klein, who just this week exposed its dangers with the release of his latest […]

After City Misses September 1 Deadline to Identify Space for Public Charter Schools, More Than 100 Parents and Charter Leaders Rally at City Hall

After City Misses September 1 Deadline to Identify Space for Public Charter Schools, More Than 100 Parents and Charter Leaders Rally at City Hall

After City Misses September 1 Deadline to Identify Space for Public Charter Schools, More Than 100 Parents and Charter Leaders Rally at City Hall, Demand Action from Mayor de Blasio Unless Mayor Gives Charters Space, 842 Children from High-Performing Elementary […]

IDC Report Exposes Reveals that Hundreds of Sex Offenders Live Dangerously Close to Pre-K’s

IDC Report Exposes Reveals that Hundreds of Sex Offenders Live Dangerously Close to Pre-K’s

Hundreds of sex offenders living dangerously close to pre-ks new report reveals IDC exposes loophole in law which allows predators to live near standalone pre-ks and to show other instances where offenders are in violation of current law New York, […]

A Boy Comparing An Apple And A Cookie

Senator Klein, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo celebrate signage of bill aimed at reducing childhood obesity and diabetes

Senator Klein, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo celebrate signage of bill aimed at reducing childhood obesity and diabetes New law authorizes schools to screen students for obesity, instruct them and their parents on the importance of healthy eating habits Bronx, NY – […]

WWE Stars Visit Sick Children at Montefiore before Annual Summerslam Event

WWE Stars Visit Sick Children at Montefiore before Annual Summerslam Event

WWE Stars Visit Sick Children at Montefiore before Annual Summerslam Event by David Greene WWE superstars Becky Lynch, “Bayley,” Xavier Woods and “Big E” joined WWE ambassador Dana Warrior as the group paid a special visit to sick and chronically […]

by · September 1, 2017 · Local News, News, Youth and Children
Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math

Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math

Families for Excellent Schools’ Analysis of Spring 2017 Test Results Shows Charter Schools Continue to Set Pace for City in Reading & Math New York, NY – Families for Excellent Schools today released an analysis of the Spring 2017 Grades 3-8 […]

Bronx Borough President’s Muslim School Holiday Celebration 2017 – September 9

2,000 NYC Kids Competed in Track & Field Events… Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Runs, Relays, Hurdles and more!

2,000 NYC Kids Competed in Track & Field Events… Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Runs, Relays, Hurdles and more!

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION HOSTS 2017 TRACK & FIELD CITYWIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT ICAHN STADIUM 2,000 NYC Kids Competed in Track & Field Events… Javelin, Shot Put, Long Jump, Runs, Relays, Hurdles and more! New York, NY — On Wednesday, August 9, City Parks […]

Castle Hill LL Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, August 25

Castle Hill LL Sponsor Appreciation Dinner, August 25

Castle Hill Little League 1st annual sponsor “Dinner Under the Stars” event this Friday,  August 25, 6-9pm. Castle Hill Little League  Field, 1166 Zerega Avenue,  Bronx 10462. RSVP Christina, 917-564-7505

The Rise Of Youth Concussions in Sports

The Rise Of Youth Concussions in Sports

By Brandon Colon I know for most students whether they are in middle school, high school or even college it felt like the last day of class was just yesterday. But as we have all experienced to well summer came […]

by · August 16, 2017 · Sports, Youth and Children
“Wash & Learn”: Creating Pop-Up Learning Spaces in Laundromats in the Bronx

“Wash & Learn”: Creating Pop-Up Learning Spaces in Laundromats in the Bronx

Senator Jeff Klein calls on AMTRAK and NYC DOT to replace hazardous fence outside Bronx school that’s been damaged since Hurricane Sandy

Senator Jeff Klein calls on AMTRAK and NYC DOT to replace hazardous fence outside Bronx school that’s been damaged since Hurricane Sandy

Senator Jeff Klein calls on AMTRAK and NYC DOT to replace hazardous fence outside Bronx school that’s been damaged since Hurricane Sandy Fence outside The Bronx Charter School for the Arts has been endangering the safety of students for four-and-a-half […]

City Parks Foundation Kicks-Off Free Summer Sports Programs for NYC Youth

City Parks Foundation Kicks-Off Free Summer Sports Programs for NYC Youth

CITY PARKS FOUNDATION KICKS-OFF FREE SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR NYC YOUTH Programs include Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Track & Field and Multi-Sport/Fitness Instruction in NYC Parks Registration still open for programs in 11 Bronx Parks  New York, NY — City Parks Foundation […]

Senator Klein announces a $152,000 grant for Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation

Senator Klein announces a $152,000 grant for Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation

Senator Klein announces a $152,000 grant for Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation The funding will support middle and high school summer programs in the Bronx Bronx, NY – July 14, 2017 – Senator Jeff Klein announced that he is […]