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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 […]
UPDATED Feb 8: Governor Cuomo announced that indoor dining in NYC restaurants can return at 25 percent capacity on Friday, February 12. In New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy just raised the capacity limit for indoor service to 35 percent Friday. He also lifted the 10 p.m. indoor service curfew, which Cuomo says will stay in […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great American leader who stood for peace, non-violence, and justice. His inspirational words are as relevant and powerful today as they were when he first spoke them. Below are some of his famous quotes. Share them with your friends today! We must learn to live together as brothers or […]
Learning remotely from home is now the norm for many families across the country. Kids and caregivers alike have settled into a routine, though keeping children engaged can still be challenging. While kids have had to be resilient and adapt to learning away from their school buildings, there are ways to make the adjustment easier. […]
NYC Parks is celebrating some of the highlights of the past year, including the top five most viewed live sessions with the Urban Park Rangers as part of their weekly Parks@Home series. In the spring, Parks launched Parks@Home to promote mental and physical health for New Yorkers staying home to help stop the spread of […]
Eating healthier and saving time around the house are common goals for many families, and there’s one solution that can help attain both: meal-prepping. By planning and preparing meals in advance of each week, you can practice better portion control while creating free time for normally hectic mornings, afternoons and evenings. Consider these tips to […]
Snow is much more than white, wet and cold. There are many different facts about snow that make it unique and one of the more complex types of precipitation. Although snow appears white because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless. Snow […]
Going out to dinner can get expensive, but luckily there are a few restaurants where kids can eat free in Staten Island. These restaurants are making it a little easier for families to enjoy a night out without breaking the bank. So when you’re not in the mood to cook another dinner or you want […]
If there’s one thing we love about the fall, it’s pumpkin everything—including pumpkin picking in Staten Island and in nearby New Jersey. Your family can spend a day at Decker Farm’s Staten Island Pumpkin Patch—or take a day trip out to Alstede Farms, Happy Day Farm, or Von Thun’s Country Farm Market—to pick the perfect […]
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Working from home while taking care of their kids As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable. Most parents have had experience working remotely in […]
