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Bronx Times

Maternal health programs expanded at NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Jacobi | North Central Bronx

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Fun Family Activities for Midwinter Break on Long Island 2026

By Shara Levine

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Things to Do with Kids

Midwinter Break in NYC: 22 Fun Outings for Kids and Families

By Shara Levine & Danielle Ramos

Mattel First Autistic Barbie Doll

Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie Doll: What It Means for Kids and Families

By Soe Kabbabe

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Things to Do with Kids

A Guide to Top Cat Cafés in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

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Bronx Times

More than a mall: Why Bay Plaza still feels like a community hub in the Bronx

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Brooklyn

Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn: Fun Things to Do with Kids (A Local’s Guide)

By Danielle Ramos

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Free & Cheap Activities

10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Jan 14 – Jan 20

By Shara Levine

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Blogs

25 Things to Do With Kids at Night in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

Ultimate Guide to Schools 2026

Ultimate Guide to Schools 2026

By New York Family

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Manhattan

Informative and Fun: Harlem Charter School Fair Is a Success

By New York Family

Things to Do with Kids

MLK Day 2026 Events in New York: Things to Do, Family Activities & Volunteer Opportunities

By Shara Levine

The Best Cat Café on Long Island & Westchester Family-Friendly Spots to Sip & Play with Cats

Things to Do with Kids

The Best Cat Cafés on Long Island, Westchester & New Jersey

By Soe Kabbabe

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Health & Wellness

Close to 15,000 NYC Nurses on Strike: What You Need to Know and Where to Go

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

Laser Tag NYC & Nearby: 9 Spots Worth the Trip

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

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Free & Cheap Activities

NYC Winter Outing Returns: Deals on Museums, Broadway Shows, Dining & Hotels

By Danielle Ramos

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Manhattan

Bumper Cars on Ice Back at Bryant Park

By Danielle Ramos

Young child having fun playing with wooden blocks, developing creativity and motor skills as Governor Hochul Announces 2-Care, a Major Step Toward Universal Child Care in New York State

Daycare & Preschool

Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York

By Danielle Ramos

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Feeling Burned Out? What Every Mom Should Know About Mental Load

By Danielle Ramos

New York Family Policy Changes From Children's Online Safety to Frozen Federal Child Care Funds

Big Changes for NY Families in 2026: Child Care Funds Frozen and New Online Safety Protections

By Soe Kabbabe