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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.
An elderly horse who lost his vision. Cows and sheep who were abandoned. A pig destined for the slaughterhouse who now wags his tail when he’s happy, just like a puppy does. These are some of the amazing farm animals you’ll help if you support the 4th Annual Goat Games, a hybrid online fundraiser and […]
Lithium Coin Batteries: What Parents Need to Know Accidental ingestions of small batteries – like lithium coin batteries – are on the rise among young children, with the rate of battery-related ER visits for kids doubling over the past decade. While many kids accidentally swallow coins, swallowing these coin-shaped batteries causes a particular danger in […]
Fossil Museum in New Jersey Set to Open Next Year Dig this…a new fossil museum in New Jersey is planned to open during spring of next year, and it’ll have so many prehistoric finds sure to impress dinosaur fans of all ages! The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University will […]
Biscayne Bay. Naples. The Gulf Coast. Miami and Key Largo. These are all places you may have visited within the sunny state of Florida. As wonderful as these areas are for beach-side and recreational activities, they’re also home to an amazing ecosystem of mangrove forests that help local wildlife thrive and be healthy. Florida mangroves […]
Back-to-school Checkups We’re halfway through summer, which means it’s time to start preparing for back to school. This includes stocking up on supplies, shopping for fall clothes and making sure school work assigned over the summer is complete. As you start preparing for the new academic year, it’s also a good time to consider the […]
Staten Island has seen many stores and restaurants close this year, from chains like Staples, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and most recently, Christmas Tree Shoppes, to independent places like Bruno Bakery on Hylan Boulevard. But Staten Island resident Marcie Delapaz is trying to stop this downward economic trend by helping local businesses thrive through her […]
It’s July, summer is in full swing and kids are having fun! This is certainly the time of year for beachy days, swimming and more warm-weather fun, but it also tasks parents with fighting the “summer slide”—a decline in learning and academic skills that some kids might experience during the summer break. The good news […]
It sure is hot outside! But here’s some cool news: Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor is back for 2023! Sprinklerfest at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden returns this year on Friday, July 21, 12-4pm. Held on Snug Harbor’s sprawling South Meadow lawn, the event is a fun way for kids to stay cool on […]
Preventing hearing loss in children is important. And with the arrival of summer comes fireworks, concerts and other events with sustained loud noise. Considering hearing loss can affect a child’s ability to develop speech, language and social skills, parents and those caring for children should be aware of the potential risks and downstream effects loud […]
The symbols of freedom in America are plentiful. The Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence. Old Glory. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention America’s national bird and iconic emblem: The bald eagle. Once on the brink of extinction due to human activity, this majestic bird has made a comeback, and you can even […]
