Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.
Celebration of Elephants: A Must-see New Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History
If you haven’t yet – it is time to walk into the new The Secret World of Elephants exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History, and you’ll get a sense of just how amazing these gentle giants are in the wild.
Floating Swimming Pool to Come to NYC Enjoy swimming? Ready for summer? The latest local news is great for people who love both: A floating swimming pool is coming to NYC waters, expanding swimming access for aquatic-loving city residents by next year. New York City’s Floating Swimming Pool Named the “+Pool,” the pool will be […]
Daniel Block loves soccer and baseball. He also enjoys helping others. And it’s because of these two passions that he’s a referee, umpire and sports official for kids and adults who are training to compete in the Special Olympics. The Arden Heights resident is 26 years old and has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As a […]
Looking to get in shape? Now is a perfect time to start becoming the best you that you can be! Maintaining a good diet and sticking to a workout routine can be tough at first, but it’s a little easier when you live on Staten Island. See, the borough is packed with lots of gyms, […]
Prioritizing Breast Health New Year’s is a great time to make positive changes in your life. When it comes to wellness, making breast health a priority is very important, doctors say. In fact, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers, according to the American Cancer […]
Nomination process is now open for the Public Schools’ Big Apple Awards Know a teacher who’s doing great work? Maybe you know an educator who’s making a difference in the community. Or a teacher who’s changed your child’s life for the better. If so, consider nominating them for the NYC Public Schools Big Apple Awards! […]
Looking for a holiday gift this week that’ll provide a memorable experience for your kiddo? Unwrap the adventure, chill out with some ice-y fun and score tickets to Disney on Ice, coming to New York in January! Disney on Ice is back in New York at Long Island’s UBS Arena, kicking off the new year […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids The new year is here, a great time for making some positive changes in your life. And kids can make New Year’s resolutions, too! Now’s a perfect time for parents to start helping their kids build some good habits that are also healthy and fun. Whether your kiddos strive to […]
NYC Teachers Grapple with Discussing the Israel-Hamas War in the Classroom As the war in Gaza continues, New York teachers and educators are grappling with their own conflict: How—or if—to discuss the war in classrooms, especially as passions for both sides remain strong. After Hamas terrorists attacked the Israeli people on Oct. 7 and fighting continues, schools chancellor David Banks sent several email correspondence to educators, instructing and advising them on how to talk to students about this controversial and tragic current event. Some teachers are choosing to actively discuss the war in class, while others aren’t—some out of fear…
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What to Say When Your Kids Ask Is Santa Real Is Santa real? Let’s talk about it. One of the many traditions that make Christmas so exciting for kids is waking up early that morning and finding presents of all shapes and sizes under the tree. Seeing the joyous smile on their faces as they […]
