Bronx students to attend private 'Black Panther' screening
Posted: Updated:Students from a South Bronx school will be treated to a private screening of the upcoming Marvel movie "Black Panther."
The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology is part of the Black Panther Challenge, a nationwide initiative launched to raise money to take inner-city kids to see the movie in theaters. Through a GoFundMe page, more than $5,000 was raised for the school in less than two weeks.
About 350 students grades seven through 12 will attend a private screening Feb. 27 at an AMC theater in Manhattan. Many students say they're excited to see a black superhero as the lead character in a film.
All students will also receive a free "Black Panther" T-shirt and poster to remember the experience.
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Kenny Bazile convicted of manslaughter in death of Carey Gabay
Kenny Bazile convicted of manslaughter in death of Carey Gabay
Jurors found one the men accused in the shooting death of Carey Gabay, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of second-degree murder, sparing him from life in prison.
Jurors found one the men accused in the shooting death of Carey Gabay, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of second-degree murder, sparing him from life in prison.
Jurors found one the men accused in the shooting death of Carey Gabay, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, guilty of manslaughter but not guilty of second-degree murder, sparing him from life in prison.
Activists rally again for immigrant detained at Fort Hamilton
Activists rally again for immigrant detained at Fort Hamilton
Immigration activists rallied outside the Fort Hamilton Army base Thursday evening to once again demand the release of Pablo Villavicencio, an Ecuador native who was detained at the base in June while delivering a food order.
Immigration activists rallied outside the Fort Hamilton Army base Thursday evening to once again demand the release of Pablo Villavicencio, an Ecuador native who was detained at the base in June while delivering a food order.
Officials break ground on first Vital Brooklyn green space
Officials break ground on first Vital Brooklyn green space
Officials broke ground Thursday on the first being being renovated through the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
Officials broke ground Thursday on the first being being renovated through the Vital Brooklyn initiative.
City Council passes bill to limit waste at transfer stations
City Council passes bill to limit waste at transfer stations
City Council passed a bill Wednesday that is intended to limit the amount of trash processed at transfer stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
City Council passed a bill Wednesday that is intended to limit the amount of trash processed at transfer stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
Mayor announces record year for affordable housing
Mayor announces record year for affordable housing
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced that this year has been the city's most successful on record for affordable housing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday announced that this year has been the city's most successful on record for affordable housing.
Word on the Street: The importance of dogs
Word on the Street: The importance of dogs
News 12 asked residents why their dogs are so important in their lives.NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast
NY officials: No major public health threat from steam blast
An aging steam pipe containing cancer-causing asbestos exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, spewing a geyser of white vapor 10 stories high and forcing an evacuation of 49 buildings, but city officials said there was no major public health threat.
An aging steam pipe containing cancer-causing asbestos exploded beneath Fifth Avenue in Manhattan early Thursday, spewing a geyser of white vapor 10 stories high and forcing an evacuation of 49 buildings, but city officials said there was no major public health threat.
Tech Check - July 19, 2018
Tech Check - July 19, 2018
Tech Check for Thursday, July 19, 2018.Business Briefs: Comcast, FDA, Nike
Business Briefs: Comcast, FDA, Nike
Comcast dropping its bid for much of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment business. The FDA looking to crack down on dairy imposters. Nike says its Zoom Vaporfly 4% sneakers will make athletes run faster.
Comcast dropping its bid for much of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment business. The FDA looking to crack down on dairy imposters. Nike says its Zoom Vaporfly 4% sneakers will make athletes run faster.
Precincts hold event after wave of youth, gang-related deaths
Precincts hold event after wave of youth, gang-related deaths
Local police precincts in Brooklyn held a “Harmony Day” event Thursday after three teens were killed in a wave of what investigators believe to be gang-related violence.
Local police precincts in Brooklyn held a “Harmony Day” event Thursday after three teens were killed in a wave of what investigators believe to be gang-related violence.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.news
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
It's food so good, so unique, so Brooklyn....Fuhgeddaboudit!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located 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.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
