Op-Ed: Growing Bookworms From Harlem To Hollis

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña

In one way or another, as loved ones and guardians, we have so much to offer that can inspire our children to love reading.  Some of my most treasured memories include listening to my father’s stories about his native country Spain.Continue reading

Fariña Announces Free ‘Hamilton’ Ticks For NYC Students

Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, and Gilder Lehrman executive director Lesley Herrmann today announced an educational partnership to provide 20,000 NYC public school students from Harlem to Hollis with the opportunity to see Hamilton on Broadway and integrate the show into classroom studies. Continue reading

Moderate To Heavy Rain Tonight Coming To Harlem

New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Wednesday, September 30th, 2015. According to the National Weather Service, a weak frontal system is approaching Harlem to Hollis in the New York City area and is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain tonight through Wednesday night.Continue reading