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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Returns to New York!
This is a view of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson on September 28, 2017. (Photo by Tom Nycz) The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Returns to New York! Calling all spooky season lovers, the iconic Great Jack...
Exploring College Alternatives with Your Teens
Getty Images Exploring College Alternatives with Your Teens Senior year is a significant milestone for any high school student. It’s a time when they start preparing for their future and considering what is the right fit for them. While the traditional route is...
Hispanic Heritage Month Events Round Up – New York Family
Hispanic Heritage Month Events Round Up 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. It’s a great time to celebrate Hispanic heritage with your family and teach your children about the different cultures that co-exist in New York City. Here’s a...
12 Best Kids Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Getty Images 20 Best Books to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month As kids grow up they learn more about the world around them. They also learn more about themselves and or their classmates’ heritage as this is a big part of growing into their own...
Packing Essentials for Your Indoor Water Park Adventure
Getty Images Packing Essentials for Your Indoor Water Park Adventure Fall has made its way to New York, but we’re still looking for ways to keep the good times going. Indoor water parks are a must during this season, and we’re already mentally...
Best Children’s Bookstores in & Near New York City (Families will Love)
Best Children’s Bookstores in & Near New York City (Families will Love) There are endless spots for adventure for kids in NYC and one of our favorite types of experiences is the kind that transports us to another world through reading. Luckily, there...
Op-ed | NYC starting the school year on right foot by extending funding for programs in jeopardy
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will welcome students and families on the first day of school at PS 257 John F. Hylan in Brooklyn on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Sign up for our amNewYork email newsletter to get news,...
Brooklyn Book Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup for Children’s Day 2024
Photo: Pexels Brooklyn Book Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup for Children’s Day 2024 Families in NYC are in for a treat this month as the Brooklyn Book Festival announces its full schedule for Children’s Day! Taking place at Brooklyn Commons in MetroTech on...
21 Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
Photo by Zen Chung/Pexels Stock Top 21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island Your Family Will Love The season for pumpkin picking on Long Island is finally here. Good gourd, the wait is over! So, it’s time to plan a trip to a pumpkin patch in Long Island...