The Waterfront NYC offers
picturesque indoor dining
BRONX TIMES R 30 EPORTER,OCTOBER 2-8, 2020 BTR
BY JASON COHEN
A Bronx charter school was once
again recognized on a national scale
for its academic excellence.
South Bronx Classical I of Classical
Charter Schools was named a 2020 National
Blue Ribbon School, an annual
award that recognizes select schools
across the nation for their overall academic
excellence or their success in
closing achievement gaps.
This marks the third time the network
has been honored with this
award, having been recognized in 2014
and again in 2019.
“We are thrilled to be recognized
alongside so many extraordinary
schools across the country,” said Lester
Long, executive director at Classical
Charter Schools. “This award is
a testament to the hard work of our
students, parents, and educators, and
provides further evidence that charters
schools in the Bronx can improve
kids’ lives and also strengthen the
communities they serve. We look forward
to another successful academic
year and offer congratulations to the
other winners.”
The U.S. Department of Education
will formally recognize the 317 public
and 50 private schools at a virtual
awards ceremony in November. Now
in its 38th year, the Department has
bestowed this award on more than
Lester Long, executive director of South
Bronx Classical Charter Schools
Photo Courtesy South Bronx Classical Charter
Schools
9,000 schools.
Classical Charter Schools, founded
15 years ago, serves over 1,000 kids in
grades kindergarten through eight in
the Bronx and is the highest performing
non-CMO charter school network
in all of New York City.
BY THE WATERFRONT NYC
Nestled at the foot of the
Whitestone Bridge sits our incredible
waterfront restaurant
with sweeping views everywhere
you turn. The Waterfront
NYC’s indoor grill room offers a
spacious and unique space that
is sure to wow you and your
guests upon arrival. The 60-foot
vaulted cathedral ceilings with
fl oor-to-ceiling windows boats
an atmosphere with stunning
views of the award-winning public
golf course, riverfront and
two iconic bridges. The impressive,
30-foot marble bar features
three 90-inch TVs and is fi lled
with an abundance of wine, spirits
and craft beer. The scenic environment
is celebrated for its
exquisite atmosphere, worldclass
service and delicious New-
American cuisine.
Book your reservation:
www.thewaterfrontnyc.com
Address: 500 Hutchinson
River Parkway, Bronx,
NYC 10465 The Waterfront NYC new indoor dining Photo courtesy of The Waterfront NYC
BX charter school awarded
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