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In case you haven’t heard, New York has a big bullying problem. A problem that had existed since 2013 when Julia was in high school. In recent years, nearly half of the schools in the state have reported at least one bullying incident, and more than 50% of the students that are ridiculed and made fun of never tell their parents about what they are going through. Thirty percent of the New York Schools Board of Education reported a significant increase in bullying during the 2020-2021 school year, with 70% citing a noteworthy rise in cyberbullying. ....
Despite NYC’s reputation as uncaring and anonymous, many of its residents are considerate and generous with their time and money. The unique after-school program that opened its doors on Manhattan’s West Side on January 9 is an excellent example of the city’s capacity to rise to new challenges with compassion. ....
In 2016, the one and only Tom Holland, most famous for his role as Spiderman, had disguised himself as a student at the Bronx High School of Science. ....