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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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Every day is a chance to celebrate amazing women, but Women’s History Month in March—and International Women’s Day on March 8—gives us a moment to really pause and reflect on all the ways women have shaped history. We’ve shaped the world in countless ways and continue to do so every day. Take some time…
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…
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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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…
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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Purim begins on the evening of Monday, March 2, and continues the following day. This festive holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the miraculous saving of the Jewish people from Haman. So put on your Purim costumes and get ready to celebrate with these family-friendly events and…
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 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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Why Do Kids Get Nosebleeds? An Expert Weighs In On How to Curb Them Nosebleeds are a common issue, especially in kids and especially in the cold, dry winter months. But even knowing this, it can be scary to find that your kid has a bloody nose. While many nosebleeds are one-off problems, other kids…
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