What's Next for Harlem School of the Arts

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

The Harlem School of the Arts reopened last week, after it shut down three weeks ago because of money problems. The school's fate took a dramatic turn when Mayor Bloomberg announced a new board of directors and a donation of $1 million from four organizations. Charles J. Hamilton, Jr., the chairman of the school's board, joins us to explain what's next for the 45-year-old organization.

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