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A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the NYU Langone school based health clinic for both Harbor Middle School and Summit Academy Charter School. The clinic is a free resource that will provide medical primary healthcare for students so that all of their medical needs will be met in the building. This clinic was an idea going back […]
December 19 was a special day at the Harbor Middle School/PS 676. A holiday hallway was set up leading to the auditorium, with performances followed by fun in the cafeteria. The program was titled Nutcracker 2.0: A Harbor Holiday Experience. The student council president and eighth grade advocate welcomed everyone and introduced each of the three acts of the showcase. […]
On the day before Earth Day, Harbor Middle School did their part to clean up the area around the school. The Green Team did a Beautify the Block activity where they did a loop around the perimeter of the school picking up trash. Each student got gloves and a plastic bag and they shared a plastic picker to pick up […]
PS 676/Harbor Middle School had another family fun night on January 28 after school in their cafeteria. The theme was Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year began on January 29, which marked the arrival of the year of the snake. The Lion Dance is performed during Lunar New Year as well as iconic firecracker ceremony. There was Chinese food and […]
The Red Hook Rec Center was in the spirit of giving last month, hosting their annual holiday bash with food, music and presents for children. It was organized by Isiah Forde of the Center and Andre Richey of New Leader Hoops. The first holiday party hosted by the Rec Center in 2015. There was pizza from Mark’s on Van Brunt […]
Red Hook’s Harbor Middle School held their holiday spectacular showcase the last day before winter break. It began in the auditorium with performances and videos from the school year so far. After that was finished, there were beverages, snacks, holiday crafts and photos. The YMCA after-school program showed their holiday video titled “Mischief at 676, the Red Hook story.” Next […]
Councilmember Alexa Aviles hosted a Town Hall last month to talk about construction at the Red Hook Houses. “We have not had a meeting about all this construction in a long time,” Aviles said. “I thought it was going to be important that we have NYCHA come tonight and not only give you the update from their perspective but to […]
PS 676 / Harbor Middle School hosted Hispanic heritage family night on October 22 from 4-6 pm in the cafeteria. This was one of their many theme nights throughout the school year. There were many activities at the different tables, Spanish music to listen to and different Red Hook organizations at the event. There was information on a table about […]
Care Forward, a nanny organization that works to guarantee good working conditions for domestic workers, celebrated their annual Care Heros with an award program on July 11 at Emma’s Torch Cafe. Emma’s Torch provides a welcoming space where domestic workers can relax when they are with the kids they are caring for. The Carroll Gardens Association is a member of […]
Harbor Middle School / PS 676 had their second annual Pride celebration and talent show on Friday, June 14. The auditorium was packed with parents, staff and the community. This year’s talent show drew inspiration from Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour which celebrated LGBTQ+ culture, vogue, ballroom and black queer joy. The Beyonce tour also focused on promoting inclusivity and fostering a […]
T he New York Liberty, who play their home games at Barclays Center, have many anticipated theme nights for the 2024 season just as woman’s basketball has become a nationwise phenomenon due in part to the tremendous interest in Caitlin Clark and Rickea Jackson two college stars who are beginning their WNBA careers this year. The Liberty, an WNBA […]
Pave Academy Charter School in Red Hook has been supporting its new migrant families in many different ways. There are 10 new migrant families there with kids in grades ranging from from kindergarten to eighth grade who arrived at the school in October and November. Idalia Herrera, the family and community engagement manager, is the go-to person for the migrants […]
Overall student mental health is in crisis and this includes the migrant students as well who have been coming to New York City. Mental health problems can affect many of students’ lives, which reduces their quality of life, academic achievement, physical health and can negatively impact relationships with friends and family members. Mental health can even further distress migrants due […]
