A young student was shot outside of a Brooklyn high school during dismissal on Tuesday afternoon, police reported.
According to police sources, officers from 63rd Precinct and an army of school safety officers rushed to South Shore High School in Flatlands at around 2:44 p.m. on Sept. 24 as students were being dismissed.
The responding cops found the victim, a 15-year-old boy, near the corner of East 58th Street and Glenwood Avenue lying in a pool of blood, with a gunshot wound to the right leg. Several bullet casings were scattered at the location.
EMS rushed the victim to Brookdale University Hospital, where he is expected to survive his injuries.
While the exact details surrounding the incident are not exactly clear, cops say another teen, dressed in all black and wearing a mask, fired at the boy before fleeing westbound on Glenwood Avenue.
EMS rushed the victim to Brookdale hospital where he is expected to survive his injuries.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
It is unclear if the victim went to the high school.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA). You can also submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or on X (formerly Twitter) @NYPDTips. All calls and messages are kept confidential.
No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.Photo by Lloyd Mitchell
The retirement announcement comes amid a series of FBI probes into several high-ranking city officials close to NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Banks, along with his partner Sheena Wright, both had their phones seized by federal agents on Sept. 4 as part of the investigations.
“After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to New York City’s public schools, I have made the decision to retire at the end of this year,” Chancellor Banks said in a statement Tuesday. “I want to thank Mayor Adams for giving me the opportunity to serve as chancellor, and I am immensely proud of the progress we’ve made together — ensuring every child can read, expanding special education and gifted & talented programs, and creating innovative pathways for our students to secure rewarding careers and long-term success. Additionally, I want to thank the hundreds of thousands of families who entrust us with their children and the 140,000 employees who show up every day for our students — you make our public schools possible.”
In a letter to Mayor Eric Adams obtained by Pix-11 reporter Dan Mannarino and posted on X (formerly Twitter), the chancellor said he had discussed possible retirement with the mayor earlier this year. Banks believes the end of the current calendar year is the appropriate time to step aside.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished during my tenure and the opportunity to work alongside such dedicated professionals to shape the future of education in our great city is one that I will always cherish,” Banks wrote.
Mayor Adams saluted the outgoing chancellor in a statement Tuesday.
“I am immensely grateful and proud of the work accomplished in New York City Public Schools under Chancellor David Banks,” the mayor said. “In less than three years, our city’s public schools have transformed — from ensuring schools were safe and open coming out of the pandemic to a space that has increased our students’ reading scores, math scores, and graduation rates. We’ve implemented critical initiatives like ‘NYC Reads,’ ‘NYC Solves,’ and universal dyslexia screenings, while also ensuring a seamless and timely coordination with partners to welcome, enroll, and support thousands of newly-arriving students and their families on a citywide scale.”
On Sept. 4, the feds also executed a search warrant at the home of Banks’ brother, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks. They are reportedly eyeing a third Banks brother, Terence Banks, over some of the clients of his consulting firm the Pearl Alliance who have won city contracts since 2022.Chancellor Banks, during a press conference earlier this month marking the start of the school year, said his attorney assured him that he is “not a target” of the investigation. He also insisted he had done nothing wrong.
“I have always lived my life with integrity, every day of my life,” he continued. “And anybody who knows me knows that. My staff knows that. The folks that I have with for many many years know that as well.”
He has been the schools chancellor since the start of the Adams administration in 2022. Adams, as mayor-elect, announced Banks as the new chancellor in December 2021.
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The Big Apple is shining with pride as a hefty handful of NYC schools achieved National Blue Ribbon School status this year, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) announced on Tuesday.
The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools in NYC include 14 NYC Department of Education elementary, middle and high schools — including two charter schools and two private schools.
“It is an incredible honor to have 12 of our public schools recognized with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award,” NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks said. “This is truly a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of the students, educators, and communities in each of these schools. The 2024 Blue Ribbon schools are raising the bar not just in our city, but across our country and serve as powerful examples of how high-quality teaching, collaboration, and strong school communities can truly transform our students’ lives.”
A Blue Ribbon award raises a school’s prestige. The award flag displayed in a school’s entryway or on a flagpole is a widely recognized emblem of exceptional teaching and learning, according to the USDOE.
“This is truly a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence of the students, educators, and communities in each of these schools,” Schools Chancellor David Banks said of the 14 New York City Public Schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024 by the US Department of Education.Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is celebrating its first school to receive the prestigious award: A. Fantis School of Saints Constantine & Helen Cathedral in Brooklyn.
“We are incredibly proud to be the first Greek Orthodox parochial school to receive this prestigious recognition,” said Father Evagoras Constantinides, director of special events for the Archdiocese, said.
Constantinides, who is also a priest at the school, said the achievement is due to the “hard work” of staff, teachers, and volunteers.
“This honor is a testament to the dedication and vision of our Church and School Boards, who have consistently thought both critically and creatively to ensure our school thrives in the face of any challenge,” he said. “It is thanks to the hard work of these committed volunteers, alongside our outstanding administrative team and world-class teachers, that A. Fantis is more than just a neighborhood gem—it’s a shining example of one of Brooklyn’s premier schools.”
Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of New York, praised Saint Ignatius Loyola School in Manhattan for being recognized.
“Our schools not only prepare young people for academic success but also shape them to be tomorrow’s servant leaders,” she said. “This award reflects the commitment of our Catholic mission instilled into our educators and the overall care we provide to the young people entrusted to us.”
Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon program has honored schools throughout the country that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups.
The federal education department recognizes schools based on student performance data that includes assessment results, student subgroup performance and graduation rates.
“The National Blue Ribbon Schools Award is a testament to the exceptional achievements of students and educators at each of these schools,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said. “The 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools are raising the bar for our nation’s students, serving as models for effective teaching and intentional collaboration in their schools and communities. As we celebrate their achievements, let us look to these schools for inspiration as we champion education as the foundation of a brighter future for every child.”
These are the recognized NYC Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024
Manhattan
Saint Ignatius Loyola School, Archdiocese of New York; 48 East 84th St., Upper East Side
M.S. 255 Salk School of Science; 320 East 20th St., Gramercy Park
New York City Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies; 333 West 17th St., Chelsea
