Today's New York Times has this story about Daisy Rochez and her three sons, who are trying to pick up the pieces in a Longwood shelter after losing their home -- and almost their lives -- in an August 15 fire.
There is controversy at P.S. 70, where the school's chess team will travel to this week's national tournament in Texas without their head coach, Jonathan Alejandro, who is under investigation by the school. Several parents have apparently rallied to Alejandro's defense.
Students from more than 20 Bronx high schools will compete in the Game Show Network's National Vocabulary Championship next week.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
News Roundup December 4
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