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Melissa Wickes, a graduate of Binghamton University and the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, is the production editor for NYMetroParents. When she’s not writing, she can be found playing the guitar or eating pasta.
Pfizer-BioNTech has requested emergency use authorization for its COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11, according to the New York Times. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce a ruling on the authorization sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving. This may be welcome news for many parents who are anxious to get their children vaccinated as […]
Broadway shows are finally reopening this fall for the first time since they closed in March of 2020! Crowd favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King are returning as soon as Sept. 14 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the Gershwin Theatre, and the Minskoff Theatre. Tickets are currently being sold at 100-percent capacity and are working to safely welcome […]
Spend a day with your kids at a zoo in Staten Island, New Jersey, or New York City where the whole family can visit a variety of exotic and local animals. Some locations even have animal feedings, areas just for children, and touch tanks where kids can participate. This comprehensive list of zoos in NYC […]
The New York City Department of Youth & Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is back this summer and applications are now open. You can apply by going to application.nycsyep.com, by calling 311 now through April 23. The program offers paid, career exploration opportunities and work experience to ages 14-21 over the course of the summer. There are currently 70,000 opportunities […]
All NYC students will have the opportunity to opt back in for in-person learning March 24 In response to revised CDC guidance to shorten social distancing for kids in school from six feet to three feet (with masks), Mayor Bill de Blasio is opening up a new opt-in period for NYC Schools to allow families to sign children up […]
These black history movies for kids address important topics like race, civil rights, and segregation. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for families to discuss race and racism at home. It is a great opportunity to talk about these topics—as well as teach your kids about Black history, civil rights, segregation, and acceptance. Here are […]
Updated May 11, 2021 The FDA has just approved the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15. COVID-19 vaccination distribution in New York City and throughout New York State began Monday, Jan. 11. All vaccinations are free and are available to all New Yorkers ages 16+. Certain locations are now offering walk-ins. See below for everything […]
On Wednesday morning, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced plans to end the Gifted and Talented test given to four-year-olds after it is administered in April 2021. There will be an intensive public engagement process throughout the Spring and through the Summer, according to de Blasio, to work with parents, community leaders, and […]
Halloween is quickly approaching, and it’s a dose of fun every family is in dire need of right now. But considering the pandemic, are traditional Halloween activities off the table? Is trick-or-treating allowed? Can you show off this year’s homemade costume at a spooky soirée? Is Halloween a holiday? No matter what your celebrations look like—and whether […]
Six Flags Great Adventure’s newest event, HALLOWFEST, will feature daytime and nighttime Halloween-themed fun, thrills, and chills from Sept. 18 through Nov. 1. “Thrills by Day” will feature family-friendly Halloween activities and “Chills by Night” will include rides on monster coasters in the dark and haunting Halloween theming throughout the park. The park will operate 2-10pm Saturdays and […]
