A Sad Day in the Life of an “Inquiring Photographer”

Looking to interview residents about how President Donald Trump’s policies are impacting their lives, the reporter was standing outside of the Big G Deli at the corner of Jerome Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway North on Sunday, May 25, when approached by a child who was not more than 14 years’ old.

UPDATE ICE Responds on Detention of Marble Hill High School Student

Following news that a New York City high-school student attending English Language Learners and International Support Preparatory Academy (ELLIS) in Marble Hill, was detained by U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials when he, reportedly, appeared at a Manhattan courthouse for a routine hearing on May 20, we reached out to ICE and asked what offense, if any, the student had been charged with, and where he was currently being held.

Music Program Thriving under Erin Reik at P.S. / M.S. 95 Sheila Mencher School

Under the leadership of Principal Serge Marshall Davis, P.S. / M.S. 95, the Sheila Mencher School, has a thriving music program. Erin Reik, who holds a Bachelor of Music in classical vocal performance from William Paterson University and a Masters of Art in teaching from Lehman College, is the music teacher shepherding the program to new heights.