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Getty Images Beaches, Pools & Sprinkler Parks in Staten Island When the summer heats up, families need ways to cool down. Sure, you can hide out in the air conditioning all day long, but where’s the fun in that? With a plethora of pools, beaches, and sprinkler parks across the Island, Staten Islanders do not need to travel far for relief on a hot day.

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Who says you need to take a big, expensive family vacation to have a memorable summer? Skip the airport chaos and rising travel costs and take advantage of the incredible destinations in and around the New York metro area. With so much to see and do right in our own backyards, the ultimate family adventure might be just a short drive or subway ride away.

British Swim School is reshaping what it means to feel safe and confident in the water By Soe Kebbabe For many New York families, swimming lessons sit comfortably on the childhood activity roster. For swimming, at its core, is a life-saving skill. And according to Phil Turner, owner and operator of British Swim School in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, it is also one of the most emotionally transformative skills a person can learn.

A group of teachers and high-school students from Staten Island is part of an innovative, eco-friendly driving-technology program called Solar Car. Scholars and students at Ralph R. McKee High School and Staten Island Technical High School put their interest in sustainability into motion as members of the solar car team, Seagull Solar, named after the sister schools’ mascot. They will be participating in a nationwide solar car competition in Texas this summer.

By Shara Levine Memorial Day is when families unite to honor the brave who have fallen while serving in the US Armed Services. In New York, it is a time to come together with parades, ceremonies and events that bring communities together.

By Dr. Maja Castillo and Maria Smilios Experts break down the biggest decisions new parents face in NYC—from choosing a hospital to navigating the first days at home and knowing when to ask for help.

Experts say there’s no reason for NY families to panic, and cruise travel remains safe despite headlines surrounding a hantavirus exposure on a cruise ship.

Step into a world of color and creativity at Fleurs de Villes FLORA! The world-renowned bespoke floral exhibition returns to Hudson Yards for its sixth year with an all-new immersive experience celebrating spring couture in full bloom. Fleurs de Villes FLORA, on display from April 24 through May 3, is a curated showcase of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins drawing inspiration from seasonal high-fashion looks, each a living interpretation at its most imaginative.

Ready, set, go!๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Join us for the 3rd Annual W!se 5K Fun Run at Astoria Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026 and be part of a high-energy, feel-good event that brings our community together for a powerful cause. The W!se 5K Fun Run June 4, 2026 Rain or Shine 5:00 PM CHECK-IN 6:15 PM START AMENITIES ‘Informal’ bag check as W!se cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.