The Scoop: Harlem Architecture, Jail Basketball and Failing East Harlem Schools

On December 5, 2007 by

Some say that there is some beautiful architecture in those “mundane” buildings that Columbia is preparing to demolish.
{AM New York}

Is it appropriate for Hoops Hype to have a “jail basketball” section, highlighting the athletic skills of incarcerated young men? Their latest entry for that section is Harlem’s own, Maine aka Jermaine White.
{Hoops Hype}

As you know, three members resigned from the West Harlem Local Development Corporation last week. Some say “good riddance.”
{Village Voice}

Three of the six NYC schools slated to close because of poor performance are in East Harlem.
{New York Times}

Here are some ideas for how to indulge in the Harlem for the Holidays promotion.
{Columbia Spectator}

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Community, East Harlem, Education, Human Interest, Politics, Real Estate, The Scoop

One Response to “The Scoop: Harlem Architecture, Jail Basketball and Failing East Harlem Schools”

  • Anonymous on December 5, 2007 7:37 pm

    That West Harlem Local Development Corp. was recruiting board members vigorously last year but a lot of people were reluctant because they are so messy!

    PS 79 — Thank GOD!!! That school is awful!!! I taught there and hated it miserably!