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Raising a family in New York has its own set of advantages and trials, and our Family & Parenting section can help to provide you with tips and tricks from other local Long Island parents. From keeping the kids quiet on long car rides, to the best recreation spots, we've got you covered with insights on the topics that matter most to parents.
By Lon Cohen April 02, 2020
Long Island’s KiDS NEED MoRE helps families dealing with pediatric cancer and other trauma with multiple programs including summer camps.
By Long Island April 01, 2020
Get ready to pull one over on your kids or help them prank one another this year on April Fools' Day.
By Brooke Hein March 23, 2020
Make the most out of the coronavirus craze with these ideas while also spending some quality time with your family this viral season.
By Brooke Hein March 20, 2020
Spend the day on the water at these notable Long Island marinas, whether you're ready to set sail or catch a sunset, these seven are the place to do it all
By Brooke Hein March 18, 2020
While social distancing the next few days, here's some things to do!
By Brooke Hein March 13, 2020
Bubbles are fun for kids of every age. Get out there and have some fun with the weather looking more like Spring and with National Bubble Week arriving with these activities!
By Brooke Hein March 13, 2020
If you plan on taking your family on the road for your spring break vacation, take a look at these tips to help bring order to your car, and keep your ride calm and peaceful.
By Long Island March 05, 2020
Celebrate Irish culture all month long at these St. Patrick’s Day parades happening across Long Island.
By Brooke Hein February 17, 2020
Through this program and partnership, six scholarships will be awarded from $6,275 to $12,550 each.
By Catherine Eve February 17, 2020
Start planning a fun summer for every member of your family. Bring everyone to the Long Island Camp Fair & Activity Expo on Sunday, March 8 at Hofstra University. Admission is free.
By Lon Cohen February 15, 2020
There’s plenty to do when the kids are off from school.
By Brooke Hein February 11, 2020
Winter break is almost here. Keep kids busy and active with these five fun and inexpensive activities.
By Lon Cohen February 10, 2020
Offers dinners a Manhattan-style dining experience on LI.
By Brooke Hein February 07, 2020
A statewide plastic bag ban in NY is due to go into effect on March 1
By Lon Cohen January 29, 2020
Before the Super Bowl kicks off this year, Groundhog Day tradition will be held.
By Lon Cohen January 23, 2020
Allows adult adoptees and their direct descendants access to original birth records.
By Catherine Eve January 13, 2020
Learn how to become a real life ninja at the Real Life Ninja Academy, a new gym and training facility now open in Freeport.
By Lon Cohen January 03, 2020
Baby boy and girl born just three minutes apart in different LI hospitals to ring in the new decade.
By Long Island December 31, 2019
Having fun with the kids doesn’t have to break your budget. Here are some things you can do for $10 (or less!) per child.
By Lon Cohen December 30, 2019
Our suggestions for activities and places to go on Long Island.
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