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Reporter’s notebook: Thinking of NYC immigrants who couldn’t say farewell to families amid the ICE crackdown
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (733+ words) From the train station, I watch as kids with red noses from the cold grab their luggage from the back of the car as parents say their sweet farewells. Back to school, back to the city, back to follow their…...
MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Free childcare for two thousand two-year-olds coming to priority neighborhoods this fall
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (830+ words) Tuesday, March 2, marked the 62nd day of Zohran Mamdani's term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office'as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city's…...
Op-Ed | Helping employers tap CUNY talent
3+ week, 4+ day ago (184+ words) Jeff Aronson has been hiring CUNY students since 2018 and can'speak'to the benefits of tapping CUNY's deep pool of talent.' "We love working with CUNY students. They are smart. They are hardworking. And most importantly, they have grit," says Aronson, the…...
Mattel Unveils First Autistic Barbie Doll: What It Means for Kids and Families – amNewYork
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) In a major milestone for inclusive toys, Mattel has released its first Barbie doll representing autism, created in partnership with the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit organization run for and by people with autism. This autistic Barbie isn't just…...
What every mom should know about burn out and mental load
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) We're keeping track of everything and everyone, even when technically off, the schedules, meals, school emails, stuff no one sees. As every NYC mom can attest, this constant mental checking off is not only exhausting but can quickly become overwhelming…...
Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (316+ words) It's a major step toward Universal Child Care in New York State. New York City parents will soon get long-awaited relief from one of the city's most crushing expenses: child care. Today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a brand new New…...
Here’s how you can talk to your kid’s teacher without being THAT parent
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (237+ words) When my son was in elementary school, one of his classmates" parents seemed to have a dire need to speak with the teacher at dismissal every day. The teacher was as gracious as she could possibly be, at least from…...
FIRST BABY OF 2026: Harlem couple welcomes newest New Yorker at the stroke of midnight
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (314+ words) The first baby of 2026 born in New York City arrived in Harlem at the stroke of midnight Thursday, according to NYC Health + Hospitals. The unnamed baby girl is the daughter of proud parents Oumy and Amadou Niang. She was delivered…...
Harlem Grown gives back to neighborhood youth by rooting in community’s needs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) To Tony Hillery, New York City begins in the neighborhoods he has chosen to serve. During a long career in business, he never imagined that a personal pivot would lead him to change countless lives. That confusion and frustration became…...
Op-Ed | Expanding these ACS programs will help more young people living in foster care build new lives
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (679+ words) Young people living in foster care in our city need help building a strong future where they are set up for success. As an administration committed to uplifting all our city's youth, we are here to make sure those young…...