Ocean Village's financial troubles date back to 1984. Recently, a combination of maintenance problems and high-profile crimes have made it hard to attract residents.
Ocean Village lost power after Sandy. But danger and deprivation were nothing new to its 1,000-plus residents, who hope a new owner and $110 million in public financing change the tide.
Originally launched to offer more choice to low-income parents in poorly served neighborhoods, charter schools are increasingly targeting more affluent students in areas that have lots of school options.
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