Program helps Bronx students get into top city high schools
Posted: Updated:A program at a Bronx public school is helping students get into the high school of their dreams.
P.S. 218 Hernandez Dual Language Magne in the Bronx has helped students through Project Step.
Project Step aims to help sixth- and eighth-graders moving on to high school and is organized by the non-profit group Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation.
The 125 students participating in the program get one-on-one sessions to prepare them for the New York City Specialized High School Admissions test.
Organizers of the program say last year, 70 percent of students in the program were accepted into top performing city high schools.
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Witnesses: 5-year-old struck in crosswalk by SUV in Concourse Village
Witnesses: 5-year-old struck in crosswalk by SUV in Concourse Village
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A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while walking with his mother in a crosswalk in Concourse Village, witnesses say.
A 5-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while walking with his mother in a crosswalk in Concourse Village, witnesses say.
Community center gives out thousands of Thanksgiving meals
Community center gives out thousands of Thanksgiving meals
Thousands of Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to families in need this weekend.
Thousands of Thanksgiving dinners were handed out to families in need this weekend.
Families plunge into fun at 4th annual Fall Field Day
Families plunge into fun at 4th annual Fall Field Day
Field Day at Bronx Park
Plunging temperatures didn’t stop Bronx children from plunging into fun at Bronx Park local park Saturday as part of the fourth annual Fall Field Day hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Plunging temperatures didn’t stop Bronx children from plunging into fun at Bronx Park local park Saturday as part of the fourth annual Fall Field Day hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18
Neighborhood Brief for Nov. 18Trump tours Paradise area, calls wildfire a 'really bad one'
Trump tours Paradise area, calls wildfire a 'really bad one'
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald Trump said Saturday he came to the heart of California's killer wildfire to fully grasp the scale of the desolation wrought on the landscape.
Syracuse, Notre Dame clash at Yankee Stadium
Syracuse, Notre Dame clash at Yankee Stadium
College football fans headed to Yankee Stadium Saturday for the matchup between the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
College football fans headed to Yankee Stadium Saturday for the matchup between the Syracuse Orange and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
Business Briefs: Black Friday, Blue jeans, Hovercrafts
Business Briefs 11/17
Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Levi’s is running a multi-billion dollar blue jean business. Police in Dubai are taking to the sky aboard hovercrafts. Former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is sharing photos from his travels in a new book titled, “Infinite Wonder.”
Police: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police: Off-duty firefighter arrested in Queens for driving while impaired
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
Police arrested an off-duty FDNY firefighter in Queens Friday night.
NYPD: 1 dead after crash on Major Deegan Expressway
NYPD: 1 dead after crash on Major Deegan Expressway
A 30-year-old woman was killed after a major accident in Port Morris Saturday morning.
A 30-year-old woman was killed after a major accident in Port Morris Saturday morning.
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Man arrested for allegedly attacking off-duty officer in Sheepshead Bay
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
Police say they have arrested a man they say assaulted an off-duty officer in Brooklyn.
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Bronx Science closes several bathrooms inside school due to vaping
Bronx Science closes several bathrooms inside school due to vaping
A prestigious high school in the Bronx is closing six of its bathrooms due to vaping issues.
A prestigious high school in the Bronx is closing six of its bathrooms due to vaping issues.
Gloria Estefan visits Dewitt Clinton hydroponic farm
Gloria Estefan visits Dewitt Clinton hydroponic farm
Gloria Estefan was on hand Tuesday to check out the hydroponic farm at Dewitt Clinton campus in Bedford Park.
Gloria Estefan was on hand Tuesday to check out the hydroponic farm at Dewitt Clinton campus in Bedford Park.
Mott Haven's Mercy Center employs former GED student
Mott Haven's Mercy Center employs former GED student
The Mercy Center in Mott Haven has been offering free English classes for years, and it has changed the life of one former student.
The Mercy Center in Mott Haven has been offering free English classes for years, and it has changed the life of one former student.
Kids take hands on approach at Bronx science and technology workshop
Kids take hands on approach at Bronx science and technology workshop
Kids took a hands on approach while attending a science and technology workshop in the Bronx.
Kids took a hands on approach while attending a science and technology workshop in the Bronx.
NYC schools chancellor looks ahead to start of school year
NYC schools chancellor looks ahead to start of school year
With the school year set to start next week, New York City's Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina tells News 12 what changes parents can expect to see this year. Click HERE to watch the extended interview.
With the school year set to start next week, New York City's Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina tells News 12 what changes parents can expect to see this year. Click HERE to watch the extended interview.
Sen. Klein aims to close sex offender loophole
Sen. Klein aims to close sex offender loophole
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
State Sen. Jeffrey Klein says a state law designed to keep sex offenders away from schools doesn't include universal pre-K and kindergarten facilities.
Mayor touts safest city school year on record
Mayor touts safest city school year on record
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that this past school year was the safest on record.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday that this past school year was the safest on record.
Mayor de Blasio proposes free pre-K for 3 year olds
Mayor de Blasio proposes free pre-K for 3 year olds
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday announced a plan to create free universal pre-K for 3 year olds.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday announced a plan to create free universal pre-K for 3 year olds.
Book tour brings Bronx author to Helen Keller School
Book tour brings Bronx author to Helen Keller School
Local author Ty Allen Jackson visited the Helen Keller School Wednesday as part of his national book tour
Local author Ty Allen Jackson visited the Helen Keller School Wednesday as part of his national book tour.
3 Bronx schools scheduled to close
3 Bronx schools scheduled to close
Monroe Academy for Visual Arts and Design, Leadership Institute, and JHS 145 Arturo Toscanini will all close by the end of the 2017 school year.
Monroe Academy for Visual Arts and Design, Leadership Institute, and JHS 145 Arturo Toscanini will all close by the end of the 2017 school year.
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Behind the Scenes of Disney On Ice
Behind the Scenes of Disney On Ice
Behind the Scenes: Disney on Ice
Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of Disney on Ice! The show made a stop at the Nassau Coliseum.
Take a sneak peak behind the scenes of Disney on Ice! The show made a stop at the Nassau Coliseum.
2018 Country Music Award Association Awards
2018 Country Music Award Association Awards
Photos from the 2018 Country Music Award Association Awards on Nov. 14, 2018.
Photos from the 2018 Country Music Award Association Awards on Nov. 14, 2018.
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
The 'worst toys' for the holidays, according to safety group
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a plastic Power Rangers sword are among the items topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season.
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
Deadly wildfire devastates Northern California town
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
The Northern California wildfire has killed at least 42 people, making it the deadliest in state history.
Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Preview balloons in the 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
Macy's Balloonfest Test Flight For The 2018 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held Nov. 3, 2018 in New York City.
