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Borough Representative: ssilva [at] uft [dot] org (Servia Silva)

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52 Broadway
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New York, NY 10004

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UFT borough offices are open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the school year. 

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A ‘hidden’ jewel

NY Teacher Article Feature Stories
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing and Visual Arts, described by its staff as a “hidden gem” in Harlem, has overcome two threats of closure. Today the revitalized school, which won a Team High School Award at the union’s Academic High...

Getting all jazzed up in Harlem

NY Teacher Article Feature Stories
A group of 2nd-graders at Manhattan's PS 163 take a trip through musical history at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, learning history, culture and how to scat sing like musical icons Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington.

Manhattan new member event

NY Teacher Article Around the UFT
More than two dozen new members from Manhattan schools turned out for some food, fun and fellowship on Jan. 24 at the UFT's new member event at a Manhattan bowling lounge.

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Manhattan Parent Conference 2025

More than 100 parents and community members gathered at UFT headquarters on Oct. 25 for the UFT’s annual Manhattan parent conference. Attendees learned about first aid and emergency preparedness, trained to become IEP (Individualized Education Program) parent members and spread the word about the rights of immigrant students and their families.

UFT facilitator Juan Santiago (left) trains a participant in CPR at the 2025 UFT Manhattan Parent Conference.

UFT facilitator Juan Santiago (left) trains a participant in CPR.

Erica Berger
Parents, educators and community members listen intently at the UFT Manhattan Parent Conference on Oct. 25, 2025.

Parents, educators and community members listen intently to the conference’s opening speakers.

Erica Berger
Emily Li, a volunteer Spanish interpreter, studies the program at the 2025 UFT Manhattan Parent Conference.

Emily Li, a volunteer Spanish interpreter, studies the program.

Erica Berger
New York State Sen. Robert Jackson, the keynote speaker, greets parents at the UFT Manhattan Parent Conference on Oct. 25, 2025.

New York State Sen. Robert Jackson, the keynote speaker, greets parents.

Erica Berger
Parents listen to speakers at the IEP parent member training. Parent members of schools’ IEP teams help advocate for students with disabilities. The role requires specialized training that the UFT provides for free.

Parents listen to speakers at the IEP parent member training. Parent members of schools’ IEP teams help advocate for students with disabilities. The role requires specialized training that the UFT provides for free.

Erica Berger
Cynthia Alvarez (left), the UFT Manhattan parent and community liaison, addresses attendees along with Nicholas Cruz, the UFT director for parent and community engagement.

Cynthia Alvarez (left), the UFT Manhattan parent and community liaison, addresses attendees along with Nicholas Cruz, the UFT director for parent and community engagement.

Erica Berger
Erika Sarmiento, a Manhattan parent, attends a training on school leadership teams, parent-teacher associations and safety teams with her two children.

Erika Sarmiento, a Manhattan parent, attends a training on school leadership teams, parent-teacher associations and safety teams with her two children.

Erica Berger
Elsa Perez (left) the PTA president at PS/MS 129 in West Harlem, participates in a workshop about immigrant rights with Y. Carolina Ibanez, the chapter leader at Leadership and Public Service HS in lower Manhattan.

Elsa Perez (left) the PTA president at PS/MS 129 in West Harlem, participates in a workshop about immigrant rights with Y. Carolina Ibanez, the chapter leader at Leadership and Public Service HS in lower Manhattan.

Erica Berger
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UFT facilitator Juan Santiago (left) trains a participant in CPR at the 2025 UFT Manhattan Parent Conference.

UFT facilitator Juan Santiago (left) trains a participant in CPR.

Erica Berger
Parents, educators and community members listen intently at the UFT Manhattan Parent Conference on Oct. 25, 2025.

Parents, educators and community members listen intently to the conference’s opening speakers.

Erica Berger
Emily Li, a volunteer Spanish interpreter, studies the program at the 2025 UFT Manhattan Parent Conference.

Emily Li, a volunteer Spanish interpreter, studies the program.

Erica Berger
New York State Sen. Robert Jackson, the keynote speaker, greets parents at the UFT Manhattan Parent Conference on Oct. 25, 2025.

New York State Sen. Robert Jackson, the keynote speaker, greets parents.

Erica Berger
Parents listen to speakers at the IEP parent member training. Parent members of schools’ IEP teams help advocate for students with disabilities. The role requires specialized training that the UFT provides for free.

Parents listen to speakers at the IEP parent member training. Parent members of schools’ IEP teams help advocate for students with disabilities. The role requires specialized training that the UFT provides for free.

Erica Berger
Cynthia Alvarez (left), the UFT Manhattan parent and community liaison, addresses attendees along with Nicholas Cruz, the UFT director for parent and community engagement.

Cynthia Alvarez (left), the UFT Manhattan parent and community liaison, addresses attendees along with Nicholas Cruz, the UFT director for parent and community engagement.

Erica Berger
Erika Sarmiento, a Manhattan parent, attends a training on school leadership teams, parent-teacher associations and safety teams with her two children.

Erika Sarmiento, a Manhattan parent, attends a training on school leadership teams, parent-teacher associations and safety teams with her two children.

Erica Berger
Elsa Perez (left) the PTA president at PS/MS 129 in West Harlem, participates in a workshop about immigrant rights with Y. Carolina Ibanez, the chapter leader at Leadership and Public Service HS in lower Manhattan.

Elsa Perez (left) the PTA president at PS/MS 129 in West Harlem, participates in a workshop about immigrant rights with Y. Carolina Ibanez, the chapter leader at Leadership and Public Service HS in lower Manhattan.

Erica Berger