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As Long Island's largest preeminent private school, The Green Vale School is uniquely positioned to provide all students from Pre-Nursery (age 2) to 8th Grade with the intellect, character, and confidence they need to flourish. That is why they care about 3rd graders!

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Why 3rd Grade Matters (More Than You Might Think)

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Nonprofit group home advocates rally for better pay and funding

AMNY

Nonprofit group homes in New York face funding shortfall, leading to staffing crisis

How to Celebrate Mother's Day While Navigating the Mother Wound

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day While Navigating the Mother Wound

By Náosha Gregg

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Elementary to High School

Gov. Kathy Hochul Has Officially Banned Cell Phones in Schools

By Náosha Gregg

Two young children sit in a strawberry field holding baskets full of freshly picked strawberries, sharing the fruit and enjoying a sunny day outdoors.

Things to Do with Kids

Strawberry Picking Spots Around NYC 2025

By Alexa Lutter

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Discover the Magic of Summer at Oasis Day Camp at LIU Post

By New York Family

How I Celebrate My Single Mom on Mother's Day

How I Celebrate My Single Mom on Mother’s Day

By Náosha Gregg

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New York Family Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025

By Shara Levine

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Things to Do with Kids

Delectable Mother’s Day Brunch Spots in NYC

By Náosha Gregg

The Ninth Inning of Parenting

By Danielle Ramos

Three people sit on a couch in a decorated room; a girl holds a plate of cupcakes, another person holds a bouquet of tulips.

Delightful Mother’s Day Brunch Spots on Long Island

By Náosha Gregg

City Works at New York Hall of Science

Queens

NYSCI’s New CityWorks Exhibit Shows Kids How Cities Work With Hands-On Fun

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

11 Great Long Island Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs: May 2025

By Shara Levine

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Things to Do with Kids

NYC Carnivals, Festivals, and Parades: May 2025

By Shara Levine

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Discover the Best Specialty Camps & Summer Programs for Your Kids

By New York Family

7 New NYC Public Schools to Open This Fall!

Elementary to High School

7 New NYC Public Schools to Open This Fall!

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

Mother’s Day Events In and Near NYC 2025

By Shara Levine

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Long Island Specialty Camps & Summer Programs

By New York Family Staff

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Specialty Camps & Summer Programs

By New York Family Staff

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AMNY

Here’s where 7 new NYC public schools will open this September