Philanthropist's aid helps needy kids buy school gear
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, a philanthropist has provided a one-time gift of $35 million that will allow New York children from low-income families to receive $200 for school supplies.
More than 800,000 children, ages 3 to 17, will benefit from the gift from George Soros and his Open Society Institute, Gov. David A. Paterson said at a news conference at P.S. 208 in Manhattan...
