Avantika Kumar

CB7 approves amendment to allow for ‘greener’ buildings

In an advisory vote, Community Board 7 members approved the Zone Green Text Amendment on Tuesday night, helping clear a local path for environmentally friendly buildings.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 8 05:42 am ET

Harlem charter school fights closure, gains DOE renewal

After a public hearing, Opportunity Charter School—at which over 50 percent of the students are diagnosed with disabilities—was granted a two-year renewal of its charter in December 2011.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 7 03:52 am ET

After principal leaves, MoHi school looks for new leadership

The search is underway to replace Principal Brett Gallini, who brought P.S. 165 to A grades from the Department of Education but left last month to head up a new Harlem charter school.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 7 03:48 am ET

Proposal would pave way for ‘green’ infrastructure upgrades

Citywide legislation would relax zoning codes, giving property owners more flexibility to update old buildings with environmentally friendly features.

By Avantika Kumar | Feb 1 05:09 am ET

Wadleigh school closing draws local ire

Unless a city proposal is overturned, Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing Arts will not accept any new sixth-graders next year.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 27 04:54 am ET

For some, campus disability access not enough

Many locations on campus are more easily accessible by stairs, while some cannot even be reached by elevator.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 26 05:34 am ET

P.S. 165 principal resigns, takes post at charter school

During his year and a half as principal, Gallini made many curriculum changes and saw the school’s Department of Education ranking soar from the 49th to the 93rd percentile.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 25 01:08 am ET

Proposal to protect mom-and-pop storefronts gains support

The rezoning plan would limit big-business storefronts and prevent the proliferation of banks.

By Avantika Kumar | Jan 19 03:04 am ET

More lighting needed in Riverside Park, activists say

Cherry Walk, a section of the Hudson River Greenway that stretches from 102nd to 125th streets, currently has no electric lighting, which some say makes it dangerous to travel at night.

By Avantika Kumar | Dec 12 01:54 am ET

USenate committee recommends University-wide conflict policy changes

The most significant change is that researchers will be required to disclose potential conflicts—financial and nonfinancial—in most work, including policy briefs and white papers.

By Avantika Kumar | Dec 6 02:08 am ET

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