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This is a view of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson on September 28, 2017. (Photo by Tom Nycz) The great Jack O’Lantern Blaze returns to New York! Calling all spooky season lovers: the iconic Large Jack O’Lantern Flame returns to New York today, Friday the 13th! We can’t think of a better way to …

Getty Images 20 Best Books to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month As children grow, they learn more about the world around them. They also learn more about themselves and/or the heritage of their classmates, as this is a large part of growing into their own identity and connecting with their community. Celebrating Spanish heritage teaches children that they can be …

Getty Images Exploring Alternatives to College with Your Teens Senior year is a major milestone for every high school student. It’s a time when they start preparing for their future and thinking about what’s best for them. While the traditional route is to college, it’s a path that few want to take. If you have a teen who is confused, …

You may have noticed it in your parents or grandparents — that slow spreading of their nose as they get older. And then one day you look in the mirror and … you have earlobes always looked like this? Or maybe you take a selfie with your friend and look back on it later and wonder if your nose was …

Best Children’s Bookstores in and Near New York City (Families Will Love These) There are endless places for kids to go for adventure in NYC, and one of our favorite types of experiences is the kind that transports us to another world through reading. Luckily, there’s no shortage of bookstores, many of which have options for the whole family. There …

New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomes students and families to the first day of school at PS 257 John F. Hylan in Brooklyn on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office Sign up for our amNewYork newsletter and receive news, updates and local insights straight to your inbox! It’s the start of a new school year, and you …

Getty Images Discover the best preschools in New York For parents with young children, the decision to enroll your child in a preschool program is an important one. Enrolling your children in preschool has many benefits, not only for you but also for your little ones. Preschools in New York provide wonderful environments in which children can grow both socially …

The Best Hayrides Near New York City to Visit This Fall Fall is in the air and what better way to enjoy the season than with a traditional hayride or a farm wagon ride? Explore the farm by taking a scenic route, feed farm animals and sample delicious apple treats. Scroll through to see where you and your family can …

Amazon Sale 2024: Take control of your health by scoring the best deals on women’s smartwatches with up to 60% off. Wouldn’t it be great to have all the information about your health at the click of a button on your wrist? Well, this is possible with the best smartwatches in India. With the increasing health risks and the increasing …

Pexels The Best Preschools in Brooklyn Back to school is a busy time, but for Brooklyn parents who also care for very young children, it can be even more hectic when they’re not in preschool. Enrolling young children in preschool is incredibly beneficial for their early social, cognitive, and emotional development in so many ways, but it’s also a plus …