Vicki's Dance Studio Adds Two Specialty Classes to Summer Schedule
Vicki’s Dance Studio in New City is adding two new specialty classes to its roster this summer: Technique, Conditioning, and Strengthening, and Tumbling, Turns, and Tricks. Both classes are slated to be offered June 24-Aug. 23. Vicki's Dance Studio...
Palisades Climb Adventure Adds Climbing Structures to Practice Balance and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Palisades Climb Adventure in West Nyack is on track to open two new climbing features to the public by President's Day. The family-friendly venue in Rockland County will be adding two "walk the plank" balance tests. One of the structures will be 90...
The Academy of the Holy Angels' Varsity Dancers Earn Fourth National Championship
The varsity dancers from the Academy of the Holy Angels just earned their fourth national title. The girls handily won the trophy after their performance at the UDA National Dance Championship in Orlando, Florida. In addition to their three consecu...
16-year-old Influencer Carrie Berk Writes Celebrity 'Girls Against Bullying' PSA Video
16-year-old bestselling author, playwright, and influencer Carrie Berk created a video in partnership with The Kind Coalition in support of No Bully's efforts to teach kids to practice empathy and to become positive forces in the world to stop bull...
Iona Preparatory 'Plungers' Named New York's Top Polar Plunge Team
The Iona Preparatory "Plungers" were named New York State's top team for the third year in a row due to their vast fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The Plungers were presented with the award by Special Olympics New York Di...
Romp n' Roll in Orangeburg Introduces New Classes in February
This February, Romp n Roll in Orangeburg will be offering two new classes: Silly Science and Crayons to Canvas. Both classes are one-hour long and are geared toward children ages 3-5.
Academy of the Holy Angels Tri-M Music Honor Society Raises $1,300 for Hungry for Music
Financial constraints can make music lessons seem like an unattainable luxury for some children. In an effort to effect change, the Tri-M Music Honor Society at the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, New Jersey, recently raised $1,300 for Hung...
Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Announces Kids Week in February
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host its annual Kids Week festival from Sunday, Feb. 17–Saturday, Feb. 23. During Kids Week, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in dozens of fun-filled activities, live animal shows, hands-on...
Frost Valley YMCA Announces Meet and Greet Info Sessions for Adventure Camp
Frost Valley YMCA is now offering Meet and Greet Info Sessions for parents who wish to learn more about its Adventure Programs and Trips. The Montclair, New Jersey, program offers parents the unique opportunity to send their children on exciting re...
National Art Project for Teen Students Honors Women with Breast Cancer
Early this fall, teens enrolled in art programs through One River School of Art + Design, the first national network of contemporary art schools, created original artwork honoring women with breast cancer. The initiative, called the "Pink Art Proje...
The 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is Set for Wednesday, Nov. 28
This year's tree made its grand arrival to Manhattan this Saturday via flatbed truck, according to NBC New York. The two-day, 75 mile journey from Wallkill in the Town of Newburgh to Midtown, Manhattan will prove well worth it on Wednesday, Nov. 28...
Dental Wellness of Suffern Welcomes Jonathan Gellis, DDS
Jonathan Gellis, DDS, joined Sherri Alpert, DDS, at Dental Wellness of Suffern this September. They believe in stress-free dental care for the entire family using the painless and noiseless Solea dental laser instead of a drill for cavities.
Students of the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, NJ Awarded Scholarships
Academy of the Holy Angels is no stranger to charity, from their students’ fundraising efforts for dental care on World Smile Day, to their ongoing project to provide support to victims of Hurricane Maria. This time however, the Academy is giving b...
Bear Brook Dental Care Opens in Montvale, NJ
Bear Brook Dental Care, owned by brothers Tommy Lee, D.M.D., and Kiwon Lee, D.D.S., officially opened on March 20. In addition to providing comprehensive dental care for the whole family, a variety of amenities are offered at the practice to help m...
What to Expect at Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ
Is your kid obsessed with all things dinosaur? Does she love dino crafts or never stops talking about the last exhibit on prehistoric creatures she saw? If so, you might want to check out Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, ...
Celebrate National Apple Day 2018 with a Day at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ
National Apple Day falls on Sunday, Oct. 21 and can be celebrated at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ. Enjoying Apple Day can be as easy as biting into your favorite variety of apple, curling up with a book while drinking hot cider, or baking an apple ...
Academy of Holy Angels Students Raise Money for Crucial Medical Care of World Smile Day
A child's smile is one of the first milestones new parents have to look forward to, but for parents of children with a cleft lip or palate, that journey is a long and arduous one. To help these families students at The Academy of the Holy Angels ce...
Long-Time Teacher Becomes New Principal at Beth Am Religious School
Starting this school year, long-time teacher Karen Herskowitz became the new principal at Beth Am Religious School in Pearl River. The school is also introducing a new program in which students will get the opportunity to lead Shabbat services at l...
How Two Academy of Holy Angels Students Are Continuing to Help Victims of Hurricane Maria
A year after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, high school students from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, New Jersey are still helping the people who were hit the hardest. Fiesta4Hope, an organization they launched, has already raised...
Keeping Our Streams Clean: 2018 Fall Waterways Cleanup in Rockland
Four events are currently scheduled throughout the county and along the Hudson River during September and October, with more to come, for Keep Rockland Beautiful's Fall Waterways Cleanup. The organization collaborates with community partners, inclu...
Launch Trampoline Park Opens West Nyack Location
Launch Trampoline Park, the 25,000 square-foot indoor entertainment facility, opened on June 9. It has more than 16,000-square-feet of connected trampoline that form a giant jumping surface. Other attractions include a Ninja Course that has two lan...
Smile More Dentistry Welcomes Jenn Sunkin, DDS and Toddler Thursdays
Jennifer Sunkin, DDS, a pediatric dentist, will be joining the staff at Smile More Kidz dentistry. She will be accompanying a group of dentists and dental professionals with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Sunkin will be leading Smile More’s Toddl...
The Max Challenge to Open in New City This Month
The Max Challenge of New City is now accepting membership sign-ups before its grand opening at the end of September. The Max Challenge is a gym franchise that has opened over 100 locations in its five years of operation. It utilizes a 10-week prog...
Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Designation Awarded to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), joined a growing number of businesses in Rockland County to become a Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite as designated by the Rockland County Dep...
Meet the Winners and Finalists of the 2018 NYMetroParents Cover Contest!
Earlier this spring, we held our 2018 NYMetroParents Kids Cover Contest, and the submissions were overwhelming—who doesn't want the chance to feature their kid on the covers of NYMP's magazines?! We narrowed down the 1,300 photos of your cute kids ...
Bob Murphy's Violin Shop in Melville Gives the Gift of Music to Two Usdan Campers
On Thursday, August 9 at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, Bob Murphy’s Violin Shop in Melville awarded two of the camp's outstanding students new instruments. Violinist Allison Arias, a student at Celia Cruz High School of Music in the Bronx and...
YokeyPokey Virtual Reality Club in Boerum Hill Now Offering Birthday Parties and Corporate Events
YokeyPokey Virtual Reality (VR) Club opened last summer and is now offering birthday party and corporate event packages. The cafe provides virtual reality gaming experiences, Minecraft, and 360 degree immersive experiences during the party.
The Prenatal Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital Achieves New York State Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation
The Prenatal Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital has been officially designated as one of the first medical practices in Rockland County to achieve the New York State Breastfeeding-Friendly Practice Designation by the New York State Department of H...
New Craft and Chocolate Summer Sessions for Kids Now Offered at Chocolatier Matisse Orangeburg
Starting in July, Chocolatier Matisse Orangeburg will offer a series of summer sessions in which kids can either dip a chocolate treat or receive a chocolate treat. Children of various ages are invited to enroll in one or more sessions. Chocolatier...
Rockland Fencers Club Started a New Summer Program This July
Rockland Fencers Club, a fencing school in Nyack, N.Y., is starting a new summer program for children ages 8-16.
Dominican College in Orangeburg Opens Fitness Center to Students, Summer Campers, and the Community
The Dominican College fitness facility will now be open to students, summer campers, and the community. It opened July 13 last year and is an expansion of the former fitness room that existed in the school's Hennessy Center. The 6,300-square-foot f...
6 Must-See Revolutionary War-Era Historical Sites in Orange County
The state of New York—and Orange County, in particular—played a pivotal role in American history, and now, in partnership with Orange County Tourism, current residents and visitors can visit the many Hudson Valley sites that were at the epicenter o...
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern Opens Obstetrics Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has opened a dedicated Obstetrics Emergency Department that offers expectant mothers and families high-quality, specialized labor and delivery care 24 h...
Elisabeth Morrow Student Wins Prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medal
Earlier this month Elisabeth Morrow School 7th-grader Shira Mandelzis won a prestigious 2018 Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medal for her photograph, “Wings Over New York City.” Shira’s photograph was selected from a pool of more than 350...
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern Acknowledged for Quality Breast Care
Good Samaritan Hospital’s Center for Breast Health in Suffern has received national accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for excellence in breast care. The full accreditation designation was granted in Apri...
Active International and Rockland Boulders Charity Challenge Raises Nearly $1,000 for CANDLE
Community Awareness Network For A Drug-Free Life And Environment, Inc. (CANDLE) was celebrated at the May 24 Rockland Boulders game at Palisades Credit Union Park. Board members, staff, and supporters came out to watch the game and purchase raffle ...
Have an Inspiring Graduation Story to Share?
It's finally the time of year where your children, nieces and nephews, and other loved ones are recognized for their academic accomplishments from the school year. Do you have an inspiring story to tell of a New York City graduate? Do you want to s...
Students' Petition Prompts North Rockland Schools to Re-Evaluate Homework Policy
North Rockland Central School District schools are looking into changing their homework policies for the 2019-2020 school year. The potential for North Rockland schools to not have homework anymore is the result of a petition created by two fifth-g...
Color Me Mine Paint Studio Opens New Location in Nyack
Color Me Mine, the paint your own pottery studio, opened its newest location inside the Palisades Mall this past March. At Color Me Mine, children get to paint their own pottery, including bowls, plates, glasses, mugs, and banks. The studio is perf...
Meals on Wheels Adult Day Care Adds New Programs for Seniors With Alzheimer’s and Dementia
More than the not-for-profit meal delivery service, Meals on Wheels is now offering two new programs for older adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory loss disorders at their Adult Day Care of Rockland. The new activities aim to increase...
Phoenix Aquatic Club Relocates Summer Swim Lessons to Indoor Heated Pool
As of this May, the Phoenix Aquatic Club is hosting it’s Learn to Swim summer lessons at it’s new location in the HNA Palisades Conference Center. The facilities include an indoor heated pool, which provides a suitable environment for younger swimm...
SUEZ Helps Homeowners Save Money and Conserve Water
SUEZ, in collaboration with Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), is helping families save money on utility bills while receiving a substantial rebate on WaterSense products. The customer conservation program for Rockland County consumers strives to h...
Green Meadow Waldorf School Announces Forest Preschool for 2018 School Year
TreeAnne McEnery, administrator at Green Meadow Waldorf School (GMWS) announced that the nearly 70-year-old school is opening a forest preschool in September on its 11-acre wooded campus. The forest preschool will serve children from ages 2-5.
CANDLE 'Safe Celebrations' Campaign Raises Awareness About Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Community Awareness Network for a Drug-Free Life and Environment, Inc. (CANDLE) of Rockland County, is sponsoring a parent awareness campaign for the third year in a row encouraging parents to talk to their teens about their plans and to remind the...
Camp Sequoia Announces 'Aloha Adventure' Trip to Hawaii
Camp Sequoia, a premier summer destination for 2E young men, is pleased to announce Aloha Adventure for summer 2018. Designed specifically for our older campers, this program builds upon three and six week resident options for campers ages 7 to 17 ...
The Prenatal Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital Awarded for Excellence in Lactation Care
The Prenatal Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital has been awarded the 2018 IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® ...
Land of Make Believe Hosts Season Opening Memorial Day Weekend
Land of Make Believe is simply screaming to invite everyone to its Hope amusement park for its Grand Opening Weekend over the Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 26-28. This year's new ride, the Scream Machine 360, makes its debut th...
Dental Wellness of Suffern Introduces Pain Free, Drill Free Dentistry
Dental Wellness of Suffern is proud to announce that it has added the Solea Dental Laser to its practice. Solea's technology offers patients a reliably anesthesia free alternative to the traditional dental drill.
8 Things to Do with Your Kids in Paramus, NJ
Located in the heart of Bergen County, Paramus, NJ, is jam-packed full of family-friendly activities. Not sure where to start? Here is our list of activities to help you get started.
