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Don’t miss Pumpkinfest Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Come enjoy this annual family-friendly event with thousands of pumpkins to choose from, as well as pumpkin decorations, games, activities, special guests, live music, seasonal food, raffles and much, much more at 4th place between Court and Clinton Streets, Brooklyn. This event was started by Mazzone Ace Hardware …

Photo by Pexels/RDNE Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship? Domestic Violence Awareness Month is commemorated every October to raise awareness about abusive relationships. The statistics on intimate partner violence are staggering. While many people think it may never happen to them and that they will never be in an abusive relationship, the truth is that …

Getty Images From one mother to another: the new Pay It Forward phenomenon on TikTok You walk down the baby aisle at Target and see the usual essentials: baby lotion, infant Tylenol, and something that doesn’t belong: a bag. Most people may not even think about it, but moms everywhere know what it means. Motherhood comes with the understanding that …

Photo: New York City Public Schools Meet Melissa Aviles-Ramos, the new NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has been named New York’s new schools chancellor and will take over on January 1, 2025. Last week, parents of children in New York City public schools were told there would be a change in leadership next year during a press conference when the …

5 reasons why Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway is a dream come true for a new generation of theatergoers It’s rare for a musical to be passed down from generation to generation, but… Once upon a time there was a mattress continues to do just that. The iconic musical comedy, a perennial favorite at regional locations and summer camps, …

Suicide Prevention Month: My Story Photo by Pexels/Khoa Võ Trigger warning: mentions of suicide and mental health issues. Since September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, I decided to share my story in hopes of helping others who are in a similar situation. When I was asked the common question as a teenager, “What do you want to be when you …

Photo credit: Avery Brunkus NYBG presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail Jack Skellington, Sally and Zero have landed in New York with their families are invited to join them for an evening of wonder at the New York Botanical Garden. Fans of the classic film The nightmare before Christmas shall reaches experience the film brought to life this fall. …

Blue Man Group organizes an annual sensory-friendly performance Blue Man group‘The sensory-friendly show, an inclusive annual event for families, is scheduled for Sunday, October 6, 2024. Minor changes will be made to the performance to create an environment that meets the needs of audience members with sensory sensitivities. The noise level is reduced at certain times and noise-reducing headphones are …

Getty Images Can’t miss deals for New York parents on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Amazon Prime Big Deal Days have been announced and we’re ready to start shopping! October 8-9: Amazon is delivering bargains, making this the perfect time to start holiday shopping. Luckily for us, we don’t have to wait, because Amazon’s early Prime Deals are already too …

Photo by Pexels/CDC New York is a fantastic place to raise our children for many reasons, and one of the biggest is the high quality of education available. New York offers something for every child, and the state’s high standards are reflected in the fact that 21 schools have been recognized as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Today, the U.S. …