Museum of the City of New York Debuts an Exhibit About Germs
Germs are everywhere—they’re lurking on subway seats and poles, on door handles and sidewalks. No ma
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The American Kennel Club and Westminster Club to Host Meet and Greet in February
Animal lovers, rejoice! This winter, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Westminster Kennel Club
National Art Project for Teen Students Honors Women with Breast Cancer
Early this fall, teens enrolled in art programs through One River School of Art + Design, the first
Brooklyn Councilman Announces Kosher and Halal Lunch Programs
Though about 1.1 million New York City school students have access to free lunches in public schools
Students of the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, NJ Awarded Scholarships
Academy of the Holy Angels is no stranger to charity, from their students’ fundraising efforts for d
Brooklyn Student Honored for Service to Help Save Bee Population
With all the hubbub lately about the disappearance and collapse of a number of bee colonies and the
Can Your Baby's Teeth Predict Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an extremely common developmental disability with approximately on
Brooklyn Schools Named Finalists in Recycled Garden Giveaway
Some things—desks, books, and pencils—are standard in schools, but how many schools can say they hav
DMV Pilots New App to Cut Down on Underage Drinking
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is the first in the nation to test new technology to
'Fairy Island' New Pop-up Exhibit Debuts in NYC
You go to work every day, you take the kids to soccer practice, maybe squeeze in a manicure or a wor
New York Rangers to Host Special Hockey Clinic for Kids
If your kids are glued to the television when the Rangers step on the ice, now’s their chance to get
PBS Announces PBS KIDS Live! Really BIG Tiny Adventure
What's a parent to do when the temperature outside is hovering around freezing, but the kids have a
Academy of Holy Angels Students Raise Money for Crucial Medical Care of World Smile Day
A child's smile is one of the first milestones new parents have to look forward to, but for parents
Hope for Depression Research Foundation Announces Giving Tuesday Campaign
Its so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—to stress out about finding t
Smithtown Orthodontist Launches Community-Wide Free Braces Giveaway
Ah, braces. Though a sort of rite of passage for tweens and teens, the cost of orthodontia is someth
Larchmont Music Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Programs
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Larchmont Music Academy will host a special ceremony on
How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?
It’s a familiar scene: You’re at the dinner table and you can barely get your child to look up from
Westchester Hospital Installs First Newborn Safety Digital Scanning System in NY State
As a new parent, you'll want to make sure that you have every aspect of your baby's safety taken car
The Rink at Rockefeller Center to Open for 2018-2019 Season in Early October
Dig out and dust off your ice skates and get the kiddos bundled up to take a lap or two on New York
Hendrick I. Lott House in Marine Park to Open to the Public for a Limited Time
For the first time this year, the Hendrick I. Lott House, located in Marine Park, will open its door
How Two Academy of Holy Angels Students Are Continuing to Help Victims of Hurricane Maria
A year after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, high school students from the Academy of the Holy
The Theater at the 14th Street Y Announces the 2018-2019 Family Series
The 128-year-old 14th Street Y, the NYC staple that focuses on social awareness and change through a
Adventure Park at Long Island Introduces New Loyalty Program
The Adventure Park at Long Island, a ropes course in Wheatley Heights, announced a special new membe
Details Announced for the New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and eager locomotive lovers in and aroun
Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Last week, more than 100 high school students from a number of Westchester schools were chosen as se
Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues Reboot Has a New Name and a New Host
It’s official: Blue’s Clues is returning to Nickelodeon to delight a whole new generation of viewers
Child Identity Theft is on the Rise and Here's What You Need to Know
When a data breach strikes, you worry about the security of your private information, but what about
Officials Discover Lead in More Than 1,000 NYC Schools
At school, things like clean drinking water should be a given. In NYC, though, officials from the De
32 Kids' Medications Have Been Recalled Due to 'Microbial Contamination'
King Bio, an FDA-registered homeopathic pharmaceutical company based in Asheville, North Carolina, i
Nickelodeon to Celebrate 15th Annual Worldwide Day of Play
Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their
5 Reasons to be Glad Summer is Over
Your entire social media feed may be one long tribute to those sunny, blissful summer days, but some
New Attractions Are Coming to Coney Island’s Luna Park
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Parks just announced plans to add a
Homeless NYC Kids Get Hands-On STEM Experience at Local Museum
Last week, kids from three Win, formerly known as “Women in Need,” shelters in Manhattan and Queens
Adventure Park at Long Island Introduces New Loyalty Program
The Adventure Park at Long Island, a ropes course in Wheatley Heights, announced a special new membe
How Treating Your Coworkers Poorly Can Affect Your Children
It’s easy to send off a passive aggressive email when a coworker misses a deadline or make an off-ha
Bronx Community College to Receive $300,000 Grant from NASA
Bronx Community College (BCC) is the latest recipient of an award from The National Aeronautics and
Park Slope to Host Brooklyn's Newest Food Festival
Don’t let anyone fool you—summer is still going strong. Before school starts and schedules get chaot
IDNYC Card Now Available to Children Ages 10 and Older
Children as young as 10 years old can now get an IDNYC card, a free identification card available to
NYC-Based Health Organizations Team Up for Teen Health Fair
Top NYC healthcare organizations MetroPlus Health Plan and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Eas
Mattel Launches a Brand New Robotics Engineer Barbie
Last week Mattel launched a brand new Barbie doll. Barbie’s latest career, a robotics engineer Barbi
The 6 Hidden Gems of Brooklyn Your Kids Will Love
You could take the family to the movies, your favorite pizza joint, or even to Smorgasburg. Or you c
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions to Debut Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Float
More than 3.5 million spectators lining the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route and more than 50 mi
New Study Says Cellphones Are to Blame for Failing Grades
You know your kids are addicted to tech, but you might not know how harmful that dependency can be.
Vintage Candy Shop Opens in South Slope
You could run to the convenience store to grab a chocolate bar or a bag of jelly beans—but its way m
Hidden Gems of Orange County
Orange County, New York, an area of the Empire State a mere 60 miles north of New York City, is know
How Rowing Is Preparing Under-Resourced Students in Queens for Academic Success
For 16 years, Row New York, a Queens-based organization, has been teaching under-resourced girls abo
Two Long Island Students Win STEM Competition
Women are traditionally underrepresented in STEM careers, but two Long Island female students are tu
Luna Park Gifts More Than $50k to Support NY-Area Girl Scout Troop
Early this week, Luna Park presented $51,233 to the Mayor’s Fund for the City of New York to support
Land's End Launches Adaptive School Uniforms for Children With Special Needs
When you think of school uniforms, you might think of private schools, but a surprising 21 percent o
How a Brooklyn Family is Raising Autism Awareness
After being diagnosed with autism, Brighton Beach resident Nicolas Sirota, now 14, struggled. But th
15-Year-Old Whitestone Student to Receive Boy Scouts' Highest Honor
Last month, 15-year-old Boy Scout Peter Zirillo collected hundreds of supplies—toiletries, socks, gu
How Martial Arts Helped This Peekskill Family Overcome Tragedy
During the summer of 2015, Ron Paul, a beloved husband and father, broke his ankle. What should have
Aviator Sports and Events Center to Host Special Parkour Challenge
In anticipation of one of the summer’s hottest blockbusters, Aviator Sports & Events Center, located
Teachers in NYC Will Soon Be Entitled to New Family Leave Policy
The United States’ subpar maternity leave policies are well documented, but the City of New York has
The Best Rainy-day Activities for Kids in Westchester
When the kids are home from school, there’s a lot of pressure on mom and dad to find something fun t
New Website Launches for Expectant Parents in NYC Area
New parents have a lot to think about and choosing a place to give birth tops that list. There's so
White Plains Student Chosen for International Language Program in China
One local New York-area student better get his passport ready. Jacob Furry, a rising senior at White
Help Construct 320-Pound LEGO Replica of the Brooklyn Bridge in Grand Central Station
To commemorate the 135th Anniversary of the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, LEGOLAND Discovery Ce
11 Waterfront Restaurants on Long Island to Take Your Family to This Summer
The only thing better than a backyard barbecue is a dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the Lon
What is Juuling? And What Should You Do if Your Kids Are Doing it?
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who would deny the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes. But w
3 Fun Programs at NY-Area YMCAs for Kids
In a perfect world, the whole family maintains a nice schedule all summer long. The kids wake up, ha
Sunset Park Students Recognized for Cutting Waste
A group of students from Charles Dewey Middle School in Sunset Park is schooling us all with their r
Where to Celebrate Bastille Day in NYC
Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, is celebrated on July 14 every year. It’s a day to
6 Must-See Revolutionary War-Era Historical Sites in Orange County
The state of New York—and Orange County, in particular—played a pivotal role in American history, an
Build-A-Bear Workshop to Host Special 'Pay Your Age' Day on July 12
Those summer days are long, and finding something to fill every afternoon gets expensive! Treat the
Crayola Launches a Nationwide Contest to Honor the Best Teachers
Teachers do so much for our kids: They patiently help them work through math problems, they help wor
Elisabeth Morrow Student Wins Prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medal
Earlier this month Elisabeth Morrow School 7th-grader Shira Mandelzis won a prestigious 2018 Scholas
World Cup Viewing Experience Held on Fosun Plaza
Why duck into a dark, crowded watering hole when you can bring the whole family to an outdoor plaza
New-York Historical Society to Host Free for Kids July Fourth Event
To celebrate America's 242nd birthday and the freedoms its citizens are afforded, the New-York Histo
Brooklyn Bridge Park Announces Plan to Build a Pool
Brooklyn Bridge Park announced plans to build a permanent pool at Squibb Park, an area just above Pi
4 Sensory-Friendly Amusement Parks in the NY Metro Area
“I’m bored.” It’s the most common two words any parent hears during the summer months. And to stay a
Vitamin D-rich Diet May Decrease Cholesterol in Kids
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland say there is a link between higher serum vitamin
YoungArts Now Accepting Applications for National Arts Competition
The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) has announced that applications to become a 2019 Young
Westchester Increases Age to Buy Tobacco, Vaping Products to 21
Legislators in Westchester county voted to raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18
New Program 'The Genius of Play' Emphasizes the Importance of Childhood Play
Kids these days spend upwards of two hours each day on screens, according to the 2017 Common Sense C
When Kids Expect Something to Hurt, They Feel More Pain
You know the feeling all too well: You’re at the doctor’s office for your annual flu shot, and as th
NYU Langone to Open State-of-the-Art Hospital Pavilion
On June 24, NYU Langone Health will open the doors to the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion, a
How NYC Kids Can Get Free Meals This Summer
More than 13 million children in the United States live in homes where families don't regularly have
The World Health Organization Lists New Mental Health Condition: 'Gaming Disorder'
There are countless studies that cite the health and safety issues of playing too many video games,
City-Regulated Child Care Sites Will Now Have Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The NYC Board of Health approved new amendments to the Health Code last week. Under the new mandate,
Rent the Runway Launches Maternity Subscription Services
Outfitting an ever-changing body is quite an expensive and tricky endeavor, but Rent the Runway is s
New Shark Exhibit to Open at the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium
The grand opening of the New York Aquarium’s newest exhibit— Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker
How to Get Free Hot Dogs in Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Public Art Fund is bringing artist Erwin Wurm’s Hot Dog Bus to Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer.
Popular Theatre Troupe 'Mummenschanz' Returns to NYC After 4 Years
Mummenschanz, the renowned international sensation known as "The Musicians of Silence," will return
Boy Scouts to Host 4th Annual World Championship Pinewood Derby in Times Square
The Greater New York Councils (GNYC) of Boy Scouts of America will host the fourth annual World Cham
9 Parenting Podcasts to Help Navigate the Ups and Downs of Raising a Child
Parenting podcasts are a great resource for busy moms and dads. Listen to a parenting podcast, and y
A New Wellness Center Opens in Clinton Hill
HealHaus, the 1,100-square-foot holistic health and healing space in Brooklyn, opened in Clinton Hi
'Tribeca Drive-In: Dinner and a Movie' Outdoor Film Series Returns to the Oculus This Summer
For the second consecutive year, Westfield World Trade Center and Tribeca will bring a free summer o
Youth Over Guns to Host Brooklyn Bridge March and Rally This Weekend
On Saturday, Youth Over Guns student organization will march in support of gun violence prevention.
Double Dare to Return to Nickelodeon This Summer
Nickelodeon has set a premiere date for the return of Double Dare, its wildly popular ‘90s game show
4 Ways to Raise More Curious Kids
There’s nothing like watching your child grow and explore the world around them. But it turns out it
White Plains Library Offers Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Is your teen looking for something to do this summer? The White Plains Public Library is looking for
10 Ice Cream Shops You Must Try in Brooklyn
This borough has plenty of stops for a cool treat. Traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, u
Facebook Launches New Youth Portal to Keep Teens Safe Online
In this day and age, Internet safety and cyberbullying are among every parent’s biggest concerns. An
Join the 4th Annual Hudson River Park Games This Weekend
On Saturday, May 19, for one day only, the Hudson River Park’s Pier 40 will transform into the ultim
The Surprising Way Parents Cause Childhood Friendships to End
Friendships fade through the years, but a new study suggests parents—particularly those with mental
New York City’s YMCA Promotes Water Safety with New Swim Lessons
This month, the New York City YMCA is celebrating Water Safety Month at all 24 area locations with n
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