How does any parent raise a child to succeed in life? That is the most basic, yet profound — many might say confounding — question that any mother or father might ask.
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6/26/14
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Education in New York’s public schools has changed in recent years with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and the property tax cap in 2012. Educators, board members and parents have voiced their disdain with each, but with the first round of state assessments this week, their message has grown louder.
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By Brian Croce
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4/2/14
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Q: I bought a house about a year ago. Since moving in I discovered several problems that didn't show up on the home inspection. Isn't the seller obligated to disclose …
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By Abraham Krieger
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3/6/14
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Q: My teenaged son was convicted of assault. Could I be held liable for damages in civil court?
A: Generally, under New York law, Courts will not impose liability …
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By Robert Zausmer
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2/11/14
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New York students taking algebra –– mostly ninth-graders and advanced eighth-graders –– got a surprise at the beginning of the school year.
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11/21/13
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It’s no country for old men, or old women, either. The screens and ’zines idealize smooth skin and supple muscles, strong bones and clear minds.
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4/11/13
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One single summer is never enough time to read all the books, take all the ferries, eat all the cherries or hike all the trails that I plan to do in May, when summer is just on the horizon.
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9/6/12
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Another academic year has begun, and once again we must be mindful of keeping our children safe on their way to and from school, and while they’re there.
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9/6/12
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The Olympic Games in London were inspirational. We witnessed truly breathtaking athletic achievement.
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8/16/12
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The prom is one of the most memorable events in the life of a high school student. For many it’s a once-in-a-lifetime night, planned for months and talked about for years afterward.
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6/7/12
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