Senator Jeff Klein announced $856,000 in state funding toward Project BOOST, an academic and cultural enrichment program, at a welcome back dinner on Tuesday, October 3 at F&J Pine Restaurant.
A portion of this year’s allocation will support an innovative new program where Bronx students can take virtual field trips to a southern Florida reptile conservatory.






















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