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
Germs are everywhere—they’re lurking on subway seats and poles, on door handles and sidewalks. No ma
Animal lovers, rejoice! This winter, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Westminster Kennel Club
Early this fall, teens enrolled in art programs through One River School of Art + Design, the first
Though about 1.1 million New York City school students have access to free lunches in public schools
Academy of the Holy Angels is no stranger to charity, from their students’ fundraising efforts for d
With all the hubbub lately about the disappearance and collapse of a number of bee colonies and the
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an extremely common developmental disability with approximately on
Some things—desks, books, and pencils—are standard in schools, but how many schools can say they hav
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is the first in the nation to test new technology to
You go to work every day, you take the kids to soccer practice, maybe squeeze in a manicure or a wor
If your kids are glued to the television when the Rangers step on the ice, now’s their chance to get
What's a parent to do when the temperature outside is hovering around freezing, but the kids have a
A child's smile is one of the first milestones new parents have to look forward to, but for parents
Its so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—to stress out about finding t
Ah, braces. Though a sort of rite of passage for tweens and teens, the cost of orthodontia is someth
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Larchmont Music Academy will host a special ceremony on
It’s a familiar scene: You’re at the dinner table and you can barely get your child to look up from
As a new parent, you'll want to make sure that you have every aspect of your baby's safety taken car
Dig out and dust off your ice skates and get the kiddos bundled up to take a lap or two on New York
For the first time this year, the Hendrick I. Lott House, located in Marine Park, will open its door
A year after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, high school students from the Academy of the Holy
The 128-year-old 14th Street Y, the NYC staple that focuses on social awareness and change through a
The Adventure Park at Long Island, a ropes course in Wheatley Heights, announced a special new membe
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and eager locomotive lovers in and aroun
Last week, more than 100 high school students from a number of Westchester schools were chosen as se
It’s official: Blue’s Clues is returning to Nickelodeon to delight a whole new generation of viewers
When a data breach strikes, you worry about the security of your private information, but what about
At school, things like clean drinking water should be a given. In NYC, though, officials from the De
King Bio, an FDA-registered homeopathic pharmaceutical company based in Asheville, North Carolina, i
Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their
Your entire social media feed may be one long tribute to those sunny, blissful summer days, but some
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and NYC Parks just announced plans to add a
Last week, kids from three Win, formerly known as “Women in Need,” shelters in Manhattan and Queens
The Adventure Park at Long Island, a ropes course in Wheatley Heights, announced a special new membe
It’s easy to send off a passive aggressive email when a coworker misses a deadline or make an off-ha
Bronx Community College (BCC) is the latest recipient of an award from The National Aeronautics and
Don’t let anyone fool you—summer is still going strong. Before school starts and schedules get chaot
Children as young as 10 years old can now get an IDNYC card, a free identification card available to
Top NYC healthcare organizations MetroPlus Health Plan and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Eas
Last week Mattel launched a brand new Barbie doll. Barbie’s latest career, a robotics engineer Barbi
You could take the family to the movies, your favorite pizza joint, or even to Smorgasburg. Or you c
More than 3.5 million spectators lining the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route and more than 50 mi
You know your kids are addicted to tech, but you might not know how harmful that dependency can be.
You could run to the convenience store to grab a chocolate bar or a bag of jelly beans—but its way m
Orange County, New York, an area of the Empire State a mere 60 miles north of New York City, is know
For 16 years, Row New York, a Queens-based organization, has been teaching under-resourced girls abo
Women are traditionally underrepresented in STEM careers, but two Long Island female students are tu
Early this week, Luna Park presented $51,233 to the Mayor’s Fund for the City of New York to support
When you think of school uniforms, you might think of private schools, but a surprising 21 percent o
After being diagnosed with autism, Brighton Beach resident Nicolas Sirota, now 14, struggled. But th
Last month, 15-year-old Boy Scout Peter Zirillo collected hundreds of supplies—toiletries, socks, gu
During the summer of 2015, Ron Paul, a beloved husband and father, broke his ankle. What should have
In anticipation of one of the summer’s hottest blockbusters, Aviator Sports & Events Center, located
The United States’ subpar maternity leave policies are well documented, but the City of New York has
When the kids are home from school, there’s a lot of pressure on mom and dad to find something fun t
New parents have a lot to think about and choosing a place to give birth tops that list. There's so
One local New York-area student better get his passport ready. Jacob Furry, a rising senior at White
To commemorate the 135th Anniversary of the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, LEGOLAND Discovery Ce
The only thing better than a backyard barbecue is a dinner overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or the Lon
You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who would deny the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes. But w
In a perfect world, the whole family maintains a nice schedule all summer long. The kids wake up, ha
A group of students from Charles Dewey Middle School in Sunset Park is schooling us all with their r
Bastille Day, also known as French National Day, is celebrated on July 14 every year. It’s a day to
The state of New York—and Orange County, in particular—played a pivotal role in American history, an
Those summer days are long, and finding something to fill every afternoon gets expensive! Treat the
Teachers do so much for our kids: They patiently help them work through math problems, they help wor
Earlier this month Elisabeth Morrow School 7th-grader Shira Mandelzis won a prestigious 2018 Scholas
Why duck into a dark, crowded watering hole when you can bring the whole family to an outdoor plaza
To celebrate America's 242nd birthday and the freedoms its citizens are afforded, the New-York Histo
Brooklyn Bridge Park announced plans to build a permanent pool at Squibb Park, an area just above Pi
“I’m bored.” It’s the most common two words any parent hears during the summer months. And to stay a
Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland say there is a link between higher serum vitamin
The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) has announced that applications to become a 2019 Young
Legislators in Westchester county voted to raise the age to buy tobacco and vaping products from 18
Kids these days spend upwards of two hours each day on screens, according to the 2017 Common Sense C
You know the feeling all too well: You’re at the doctor’s office for your annual flu shot, and as th
On June 24, NYU Langone Health will open the doors to the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion, a
More than 13 million children in the United States live in homes where families don't regularly have
There are countless studies that cite the health and safety issues of playing too many video games,
The NYC Board of Health approved new amendments to the Health Code last week. Under the new mandate,
Outfitting an ever-changing body is quite an expensive and tricky endeavor, but Rent the Runway is s
The grand opening of the New York Aquarium’s newest exhibit— Donald Zucker and Barbara Hrbek Zucker
The Public Art Fund is bringing artist Erwin Wurm’s Hot Dog Bus to Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer.
Mummenschanz, the renowned international sensation known as "The Musicians of Silence," will return
The Greater New York Councils (GNYC) of Boy Scouts of America will host the fourth annual World Cham
Parenting podcasts are a great resource for busy moms and dads. Listen to a parenting podcast, and y
HealHaus, the 1,100-square-foot holistic health and healing space in Brooklyn, opened in Clinton Hi
For the second consecutive year, Westfield World Trade Center and Tribeca will bring a free summer o
On Saturday, Youth Over Guns student organization will march in support of gun violence prevention.
Nickelodeon has set a premiere date for the return of Double Dare, its wildly popular ‘90s game show
There’s nothing like watching your child grow and explore the world around them. But it turns out it
Is your teen looking for something to do this summer? The White Plains Public Library is looking for
This borough has plenty of stops for a cool treat. Traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, u
In this day and age, Internet safety and cyberbullying are among every parent’s biggest concerns. An
On Saturday, May 19, for one day only, the Hudson River Park’s Pier 40 will transform into the ultim
Friendships fade through the years, but a new study suggests parents—particularly those with mental
This month, the New York City YMCA is celebrating Water Safety Month at all 24 area locations with n