Stories – New York Family

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Rockland

Fairs and Festivals in Rockland and Bergen Counties: September 2025

By Shara Levine

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After-School Programs

These After-School Programs Will Help Your Kids Later on in Life

By Náosha Gregg

Hudson Valley Students Kick Off the School Year with a Mural Promoting Peace and Community

Hudson Valley Students Kick Off the School Year with a Mural Promoting Peace and Community

By Danielle Ramos

Exclusive: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Fight for New York Families

Exclusive: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Fight for New York Families

By Náosha Gregg

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Long Island Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, and Fests: September 2025

By Shara Levine

Mazzone Pumpkinfest Court Street Brooklyn

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Pumpkinfest Returns to Brooklyn, October 4th

By New York Family

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Westchester Fairs & Fests: September 2025

By Shara Levine

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Getaways

Amtrak Debuts Its Fastest Train Yet

By Náosha Gregg

How to Choose the Right After-School Program for Your Child’s Personality

After-School Programs

How to Choose the Right After-School Program for Your Child’s Personality

By Danielle Ramos

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Boarding Schools for Students to Excel and Thrive

By New York Family Staff

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Brooklyn

New York Liberty to Host Second Annual Brooklyn Dribble at Brooklyn Bridge Park

By Náosha Gregg

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Things to Do with Kids

NYC Fairs, Festivals, Carnivals, and Parades: September 2025

By Shara Levine

Labor Day Weekend in NYC: Fun Things to Do with Your Family

Labor Day Weekend in NYC: Fun Things to Do with Your Family

By Danielle Ramos

Three hands reach into a basket full of red apples placed on grass, suggesting apple picking or harvest in an outdoor setting.

Culture & Attractions

Apple Picking Season in Westchester: 17 Great Places to Pick Your Own

By Thalia Fernandez and Danielle Ramos

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The Bronx

Harvest Glow Returns to the Bronx Zoo

By Náosha Gregg

The City That Never Sleeps (on Love): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s NYC Moments

Things to Do with Kids

The City That Never Sleeps (on Love): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s NYC Moments

By Adrienne Farr

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Home & Real Estate

These 3 Brooklyn Neighborhoods Are the Next Big Thing

By Náosha Gregg

The Amazing Maize Maze Returns to Queens County Farm

Queens

Get Lost in Fall Fun: The Amazing Maize Maze Returns to Queens County Farm

By Adrienne Farr

A child in a light blue ruffled dress stands outdoors holding two large red apples up to the sides of their face in an orchard.

Play & Recreation

16 Family-Friendly Apple Picking Orchards Near NYC

By Alexa Lutter and Kaitlyn Riggio

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn kids put creativity in the driver’s seat at 18th annual South Slope Soap Box Derby