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Do Not Go Through The Grief of Losing an Infant Alone
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (337+ words) Fifteen years ago, I became a mother. And three months and three days later, I became an angel mom. My son Dallas Lamar was born on July 17, 2011. He was beautiful, loved and full of light. To many people, stories like…...
Enrollment Drive Continues For NYC's 2-K Program
2+ week, 2+ day ago (329+ words) City officials said they are continuing their efforts to raise awareness about the newly-established 2-K program, which will provide all-day care for 2-year-olds starting this fall. As the application period for 2-K continues through June 26, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he's…...
NYC Opens Registration for Family-Friendly 2 K for 2-K Event
3+ week, 6+ day ago (335+ words) Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York Road Runners (NYRR) announced that registration is now open for 2 K for 2-K, a free family-focused event tied to the launch of the city's 2-K child care program. The event will take place…...
Stroll Into Summer Fun at the Daddy Summer Stroll
4+ week, 1+ day ago (276+ words) Families will gather in Prospect Park next month for the second annual Daddy Summer Stroll, a community-focused event celebrating fathers, caregivers and outdoor family activities. Hosted by Good+ Foundation in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, the free event will take…...
NYC Expands 3-K and Pre-K Access, Nearly 100, 000 Offers Extended
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (321+ words) City officials announced May 19, 2026, that 99, 921 offers for 3-K and Pre-K seats have been extended for the upcoming school year, with more families receiving placements at one of their top-choice programs and average travel distances decreasing across New York City. On…...
Inside a Bed-Stuy Mom-a-Thon
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (275+ words) Nearly 100 people gathered at Brooklyn Public Library's Macon branch'May 8'for the 10th annual Mom-a-thon, a celebration honoring mothers and maternal figures from across the community. The free event recognized moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, single mothers, mothers-to-be and other caregivers who…...
Brownsville Families Gather For Mother's Day Lunch And Crafts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) The Salvation Army Brownsville Corps hosted a free Mother's Day Lunch and'Craft Event on May 8 for local mothers, caregivers and families ahead of Mother's Day. The event was held at the organization's community center on Riverdale Avenue in Brownsville. Attendees…...
NYC Launches Free Daycare For Some City Workers
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (183+ words) Some lucky city workers will get a chance to send their kids to daycare at their workplace starting this fall. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Yume Kitasei on Monday said municipal employees…...
Supporting Youth Mental Health Requires Sustained Investment, Access And Connection
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) Anxiety is also prevalent among youth and young adults. Recent data indicates that about 20% of adolescents reported symptoms of anxiety within a two-week period. These findings align with broader research showing that adolescence is a critical developmental window, when many…...
Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Earth Month Events
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) The Brooklyn Public Library is celebrating'Earth Month with free events throughout April at various library branches. There are programs with hands-on green learning, community building, crafting, to exploring the waterfront.' Thursday, April 16, 6: 00pm'at'Flatbush Library, 22 Linden Blvd. Repair, craft'and connect. Attendees…...