Last N.Y.C. Schools Reopening Near Attack Site
The last five of a group of New York City schools closed by the Sept. 11 terrorist attack are reopening, one by one, in a tumble of emotions ranging from anger to jubilation.
Police officers were posted outside the High School for Leadership and Public Service Jan. 30 as it reopened. The building was still covered in scaffolding, but staff members had brightened the exterior with banners and bunches of red, white, and blue balloons to welcome students back.
"I'm happy to be back, but it's still kind of scary," said Mara Green, a 14-year-old freshman at the school, where students have a clear view of the devastated World Trade Center site from their cafeteria. "Especially seeing the site was kind of scary. And having all the cops around...
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