‘M is for Mutz’, ‘N is for No Parking’. On a recent episode of PBS’s Sesame Street, Conger heads to Fiore’s House of Quality for some delicious mutz after Cookie Monster ate it all up. They crossed the Hudson in search of mutz for a caprese salad and while intown they learned the careful process of making mozzarella cheese.
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The Bryant Park Winter Village is an iconic, European-Inspired spot to spend the holidays for both locals and tourists. With a wide assortment of vendors and decorations, everything is Instagram worthy. Visitors from Thanksgiving to New Years can expect long lines, huge crowds and pricey food. For you outta-towners, Bryant Park is located in Manhattans' Fashion District near Times...
Water safety statistics are scary stuff.
Did you know:
Drowning is the number one cause of injury-related death for children ages one to four.
Drowning kills nearly 1,000 children every year.
Formal swimming lessons reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88 percent.
Water safety is a topic that impacts ALL families. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published updated...
As the crucial topic of education proves to be top of mind in the 2020 presidential elections, documentary film, “Backpack Full of Cash,” narrated by Academy award-winning actor and activist Matt Damon, reveals the devastating consequences of privatizing America’s public schools. Having screened over 360 times in 39 states and nine countries including nine film festivals, this feature-length documentary...
Paula Cole, as a groundbreaker for women in music, certainly deserves the 2019 Game Changer Award bestowed upon her by the Girls Rising charity, on Friday evening, June 21, 2019. Cole inspires girls as a leader proving that females can win in life – even in a male-dominated industry.
The talented Cole is noted to be the first woman historically...
New York City is rediscovering its waterfront roots – thanks in part to an 8-acre marina that has taken shape at the mouth of the East River, between Piers 4 and 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park – ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina.
As the first new marina on the New York Harbor in over 50 years, ONE°15 Brooklyn, opening at full capacity...
Jersey City was recently voted the most diverse city in America. This diversity has led to a plethora of activities and classes in art, music and dance. One such thriving business is the Jersey City Ballet Theater in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Jersey City.
About the Jersey City Ballet
Judith Elins Palacio, Jersey City Ballet director set out to create...
I attend the Philadelphia Flower Show yearly and I am incredibly grateful that in 2020 it took place prior to the pandemic shut down in the United States. The show is sheer floral beauty and offers inspirational and uplifting content.
Held annually in the Winter season, it normally takes place indoors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year’s dates are...
Schools That Can (STC), a nonprofit organization that aims to close the opportunity and skills gap in urban areas, named the winners of its fifth annual “Design Challenge” on Thursday, Feb. 25. The virtual event allowed six schools representing Newark, NJ, Pittsburgh, PA, and New York City to go head-to-head on innovative design concepts – creating efficient, sustainable layouts...
LEGOLAND’s NY resort will open on July 4, 2020. The new amusement park will feature over 50 rides, attractions, hotels and shows over seven themed “lands” on 150 acres. LEGOLAND’s single day admission tickets will start at $62.99 and annual passes start at $119.99. LEGOLAND New York is located on Route 17 in Goshen (Orange County) approximately 60 miles...
BURLINGTON, N.J. - New Jersey patrons eager for live entertainment can find a range of options via Discover Jersey Arts’ online Summer Stages guide. The curated collection, offering socially distanced opportunities from New Jersey-based cultural organizations, features dozens of concerts, drive-in movies, Shakespeare in the park, classes and more experiences across the state’s vibrant arts scene. The launch comes...
As we find ourselves in a country politically divided, there is one thing that often unites Americans. That is, charitable giving. Whether it’s for hurricane-disaster relief or donating coats and blankets to the homeless, the American people including businesses know how to give back in a time of need. There are thousands of businesses and charitable organizations that are...
Sundae Fundae is a labor of love by pastry chef Tanya Ponder. The menu, which is 50% vegan & 50% traditional, draws on Ms. Ponder’s decade of restaurant experience including some of NYC’s best such as Daniel, Marea and Jean-Georges. Flavors are updated seasonally and include classics such as Mint Cookies & Cream alongside more modern bespoke flavors like...
Currently under construction at 30 Hudson Yards will soon have a look out point at 1,100 feet in the sky. Aptly named ‘Edge’ will be located on the 101st floor of the new tower.
Hope you're not scared of heights...
Starting in 2020, you will be able to get higher than Snoop Dogg on April 20th. The angled observation deck will...
The all-female world celebrated rock band, New York’s Antigone Rising is known as much for their rousing-exciting music and live performances as they are for their speaking out for social conscience. The songstress’ have just announced headlining performers for the 6th Annual Girls Rising Music Festival (formerly known as BeachFest) – a program aimed to encourage girls, and boys,...
This week we will offer you a range of 'family' friendly activities in the NYC metro area. Between Christmas and Chanukah this list was a tough one..
Hello Panda Festival
Time to hop on the 7 and head to the “Hello Panda Festival” for some family fun in Queens. HPF is the largest Lantern Festival in North America, featuring a stupid...
