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Easter Bunny Photo Ops in New York 2024

Easter Bunny Photo Ops in New York 2024 Easter is right around the corner! Celebrate the holiday by taking pictures with the Easter Bunny. Here’s where you can get your Easter Bunny pictures around New York this year! Psst… Check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts for this year! Click on your region to jump to events near you! Bronx Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Long Island, Nassau Long Island, Suffolk County Westchester Rockland/Bergen Bronx Photos with Bunny The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Avenue, Coop City March 16-March 30, Mondays – Saturdays, 11 am – 7 pm, Sundays,…
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ChatGPT: What It Is and Why It’s Banned in NYC Schools

ChatGPT: What It Is and Why it’s Banned in NYC Schools You may have seen a lot of news recently about ChatGPT and other advanced artificial intelligence (AI) programs that are skyrocketing in popularity. The technology has made waves in recent months and is already receiving its share of criticism. In fact, since the launch…
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14 Women’s History Month Books for All Ages

14 Women’s History Month Books for All Ages Although everyday should be a celebration of the efforts and successes of inspiring women, we take extra time to thank and acknowledge the hardworking women who have come before us during Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, we encourage you and your children to learn…
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Illegal Weed Stores in NYC: The Dangers for Kids

Illegal Weed Stores in NYC: The Dangers for Kids Inside a new convenience store in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, are shelves of Starburst, M&Ms and other standard candy fare. On shelves next to the candy are envelopes of similar sweets and snacks, except these “treats” aren’t what you think. They’re infused with CBD, a chemical…
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Bill to ban youth tackle football in New York state has been a decade in the making

For nearly a decade, state Assemblymember Michael Benedetto has embarked on a legislative effort to eliminate tackling in youth football for ages 12 and under, and shift toward non-contact flag football. Responses to the bill over that time — and the possibility of scaling back full-contact and tackling in youth football — have set off…
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March Cover Bethany Braun-Silva

March Cover Bethany Braun-Silva At New York Family, we have the privilege of meeting all types of parents. It is an inspiring job; it is impossible not to learn and take in everyone’s story that we share. We also attend many events, talks, and summits because, as most parents know, parenting has many layers. Frankly,…
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The Best New York Charter School Guide 2023

The Best New York Charter School Guide 2023 Many forms of education are available in New York and if you are considering a Charter School for your child, you are not alone. Charter schools have impressive methods for teaching and connecting with their students, which is one of the reasons they are one of the…
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Purim Events for Families 2024

Purim Events for Families 2024 Purim will be celebrated on March 23rd this year and it is time for families to come together as you commemorate the saving of the Jewish people from Haman. If you are looking for family-friendly events to do with the kids, we’ve got a list of of activities that will be hosted in and around the city! Click on a region to jump to events near you! Manhattan Brooklyn Queens Staten Island Long Island Rockland/Bergen Manhattan Grand Hamantash Bake & Masquerade Complete Playground, 30 Broad St., Lower Manhattan Sunday, March 17, 1:30 – 3:30…
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School Safety: NYC Public School Doors to be Locked, Security Equipment Installed

School Safety: NYC Public School Doors to be Locked, Security Equipment Installed New security features are coming to New York City public schools in an effort to combat rising incidents of gun violence and other school safety concerns. Last Thursday, the city’s Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), voted to award Long Island based tech company…
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How To Safely Store e-Bikes and e-Scooters : Tips for Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries

How To Safely Store e-Bikes and e-Scooters: Tips for Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries Almost everywhere you look in NYC, someone uses an e-bike or e-scooter. Despite their popularity among New Yorkers of all ages, these devices contain lithium-ion batteries that have caused a recent rash of raging, damaging—and in some cases deadly-–fires around the city. You…
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