As the sun rises brightly and the school day begins, hundreds of students enter Public School 163. Some of them have spent the night before studying for the very important Common Core exam, reviewing strategies and taking practice tests. Nervous, they enter their classrooms and reassure themselves that everything is going to be fine. They are about to start the exam, when … [Read more...] about Proposed Construction of Nursing Home Angers Parents and Residents Alike
Israeli Nation-State Bill: Much Ado About Nothing
By: Russell Stern For the past week, there has been a heated controversy surrounding the Israeli Nation-State bill, which the Israeli parliament passed into law on July 19, 2018. Almost immediately after the bill was passed, Israel’s sworn enemies loudly denounced it as discriminatory against the country’s minorities. But all of this commotion is just another attempt to … [Read more...] about Israeli Nation-State Bill: Much Ado About Nothing
West Side Community Garden Transforms from Nauseating to Beautiful
By: Russell Stern As a cool summer night wind blows and plants shine in the moonlight, dozens enter the West Side Community Garden, on 89th Street between Columbus and Amsterdam. They are going to see a concert, a smooth jazz quartet with piano, bass and drums. As they stride through the garden, they marvel at the beautiful berry patches and roses. When the garden was … [Read more...] about West Side Community Garden Transforms from Nauseating to Beautiful
Injured Sluggers Return: Gary Sanchez and Yoenis Cespedes
By: Russell Stern Ailing sluggers Gary Sanchez and Yoenis Cespedes returned to their respective lineups Friday night, as the Bronx Bombers faced off against the New York Mets before a sold out crowd at Yankee Stadium. However, while Cespedes powered the Mets to a 7 to 5 victory over the Yankees, Sanchez fizzled at the plate, leaving several runners on base in key situations. … [Read more...] about Injured Sluggers Return: Gary Sanchez and Yoenis Cespedes