MORNING BULLETIN: HUGE JUMP IN GIFTED KIDS, HEADLESS CHICKENS FOUND IN CENTRAL PARK

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April 16, 2012 Weather: Sunny, High of 87 Degrees.

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News:
The number of children who score high enough on tests to be considered for the city’s gifted and talented Kindergarten programs has skyrocketed, mostly in District 2 and District 3 (Upper West Side). Nearly 5,000 children qualified this year, more than twice as many as four years ago. There are only about 400 seats available. (NY Times)

Given the increasing competition for seats in gifted Kindergarten programs, test prep services are flourishing. (NY Times)

Two headless chickens were found in Central Park near 72nd Street and Central Park West. Gawker speculates that Voodoo was involved. (Gawker)

There was a brush fire in Central Park on Friday. No injuries reported. (ABC)

A city lifeguard training program could crowd out locals who want to swim at the new 59th Street Recreation Center. (DNAinfo)

Rosewood Realty Group bought three buildings on West End Avenue between 91st and 92nd Streets for $145.5 million. (GlobeSt.com)