Nearly 3K New Child Care Slots Coming To NYC With $17M Push: Hochul

Half of New York City is considered a "child care desert," but Gov. Kathy Hochul announced funding Monday to help 70 new providers open up.

Hit By Soaring Con Ed Bills? Here's What You Can Do About It

Most utility companies have a ?handshake agreement? with the state and won?t shut off customers for inability to pay until mid-April.

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In New York City: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in New York City around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

LEGOLAND Theme Park Finally Opens Near NYC

LEGOLAND​ – the first new major theme park in the Northeast in more than 40 years – is officially open, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.

Start celebrating the 4th of July now with a very special Summer

For the Next Week, You Can Join the Best Online Summer Camp in Town and enjoy 25% OFF Tuition

Queens Couple Celebrates First Father's Day As Parents With Newborn Triplets

Triplets were delivered earlier this week for a couple who spent the pregnancy, and the pandemic, on the front lines.

How to Help City Harvest Feed 1 in 3 Hungry NYC Children

The Feed Our Kids Food Drive Will Run Through June 20th

Red Hook NYCHA Tenants Face New Gas Outages In Maddening Pattern

When their cooking gas gets shut off, always without warning, their lives are upended for days, weeks or even months at a time.

4-Year-Old Buys $2,600 Worth Of SpongeBob Popsicles Off Amazon

The boy from Brooklyn has gone viral for his accidental impulse buy. Now, a community is stepping up to help his mom cover the cost.

Find Your Child a Summer Camp Assistance Grant

Winner “Best Summer Camp” in LA Parent Magazine

5 Refreshing Reasons To Visit The Bronx Zoo This Spring

Visiting the Bronx Zoo is a breath of fresh air.

What’s in Your Kitchen?

Momma Chef: Bringing You Dozens of Fabulous Recipes Using Less Than 6 Ingredients and Under 6 Minutes Prep Time! Easiest Dinner This Week!

Queens Theatre Offers Theatre Classes During NYC Spring Break

Queens Theatre offers virtual performing arts classes for NYC students during spring break—classes are also available for adults

Vaccinated Grandmother In The Bronx Gets A Prescription For A Hug

Evelyn Shaw recently got her first hug in more than a year from her granddaughter, Ateret Frank.

YMCA Of Greater New York Scrambling To Get Financial Backing To Save Popular Sleepaway Camp For City Kids

For over 102 years, the YMCA camp of Greater New York has offered generations of children a change of scenery and fresh air away from NYC.

Still At Home, NYC High Schoolers Struggle To Manage Their Time And Fight Isolation

After Mayor Bill de Blasio closed school buildings 2 months later amid rising coronavirus cases, Jannatul felt more overwhelmed than ever.

Parents Fear Children Are Falling Behind In School Due To COVID Slide: ‘It Feels Like It Will Never, Ever Be Enough’

This week, the Biden administration is set to announce safe ways for schools to return to in-person learning fulltime.

Youth Find Silver Lining In Child Welfare Shift To Telehealth During Pandemic

New Yorkers involved in the system “overwhelmingly reported” that telehealth made it easier to schedule appointments.

Steep Drop In Babies And Toddlers With Disabilities Getting Early Intervention Services During Pandemic

At the same time, thousands of young children who were already receiving these services stopped getting them.

As Puppy Scams Peak, Adopt A Pet Instead At A Shelter In NYC

A spike in pet scams continues amid the COVID-19 pandemic and as the holidays approach in New York City.

Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In NYC

Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice

5 Heartwarming Reasons To Visit The Bronx Zoo This Winter

Even when it’s cold, the animals warm your heart.

The New York Public Library Offering “We’re Readin’ Here,” A Month Of NYC-Inspired Virtual Storytimes For Kids

The Library will post a new, NYC-themed virtual storytime every weekday in December at nypl.org/storytime.

Best Manhattan-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Looking for pumpkins, apples and other fun fall activities? Here are some farms within reach of Manhattan to check out.

Megan Alexander Honored with a Christopher Award for Kid's Book

"One More Hug" by the Inside Edition correspondent, 1 of 11 books representing 16 authors and illustrators in Awards' 71st year

Pre-Dinner Stress: After School Clubs to the Rescue

Making the Most of “Golden Hour” with Online After School Class

Helping Families, Schools & Learning Pods when it’s needed most!

PAW has made After-School Enrichment Scholarships, Sibling Grants, Learning Pod Group Rates & School Fundraiser Auction Items Available.

'It Tasted Really Bad.' Woman Responds To Hudson Dive Backlash

A woman posted a video of herself jumping off of a boat into the Hudson River with the Statue of Liberty in the background over the weekend.

Wedding Party Hogs NYC Bus Lane, Blocks Ambulance In Viral Video

New Yorkers say "I don't" to a viral video showing a wedding party blocking Midtown traffic — including an ambulance — for a photo shoot.

Coronavirus Summer: Things To Do In NYC Despite The Pandemic

While many large events in NYC have been canceled this year, there are still lots of outdoor activities and streaming events to enjoy.

22 New York City Library Branches To Reopen On Monday

New York City's libraries will re-open next week for "grab-and-go" services across all five boroughs.

Summer Camp On A Crisis Budget

Help For Parents In The Time Of COVID-19

NYPD Should Stay In City Schools, Mayor De Blasio Says

"School safety is necessary in its current form to keep ensuring safety," the mayor said. "We have to think about the reality of safety."

Vaccine Rates For NYC Kids Plunge Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Mayor

“The sheer magnitude has become clear to us in the last few days,”​ said de Blasio. "What we found was quite shocking and troubling." ​

Remote Summer School Will Serve 178K NYC Students, Mayor Says

"It's been tough on our kids," Mayor de Blasio said. "We're going to have to be creative about supporting them."

Flatiron Businesses Offer Virtual Learning and Fun for Families

Neighborhood businesses and cultural institutions are serving up online classes, workshops, and downloadable activities for kids and parents

NYC Couples Can Soon Get Married Online

The mayor has announced 'Project Cupid,' which will allow couples to get their marriage licenses online without visiting a city clerk.

NYC Divorce Attorney Says Coronavirus Puts Strain On Marriages

Living in a locked-down world seems to be bringing out the best, and worst, in our relationships.

NYC Completely Cuts Spring Break For Public Schools

"We know many New Yorkers plan to observe religious holidays," said Richard Carranza. "However, they will not be considered 'days off;'"

Spring Break Canceled Amid NYC Coronavirus Outbreak

Spring break has been canceled in New York's public and charter schools by an executive order from Gov. Cuomo, union officials say.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.