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TASC high school City Scholars and AmeriCorps members will join the fight against AIDS by participating in AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 18, in Central Park.

The 2007 James Patterson Awards are intended to celebrate the people, companies, schools and other institutions who find original and effective ways to spread the excitement of books and reading.

This month's issue features analysis of the New York state budget, how to contact city council for after-school funds, and tips to engage parents and families in end-of-year events.

TASC analyzes how after-school fared in the New York State budget, and commends Gov. Paterson and legislators for a new $9.8 million in funding.

Article notes that 25 New York City public schools have applied to expand the school day or year through a TASC/NYC Department of Education pilot.

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement cites TASC's support of programs that help immigrant students develop English-language skills in its February, 2008 newsletter.

TASC Chief Operating Officer Charissa L. Fernandez has been named by Crain's New York Business as one of the magazine's Forty Under 40 rising stars of 2008.

Paul Verbinnen, President and Co-Founder of Sard Verbinnen & Co, has joined the Board of Directors of The After-School Corporation (TASC), a nonprofit organization that has helped more than 300,000 kids and families over nine years by supporting after-school programs that operate inside New York City schools each day school is in session, from 3 to 6 PM.