Disclosure: NYC Dads Group received compensation from Here Comes the Bus for this post. The quotes from our City Dads Group parents are genuine. Many NYC moms and dads in November experienced one of a parents’ greatest fears: they couldn’t locate their children. An early-season snowstorm paralyzed afternoon traffic, leaving students taking school buses home stranded on the road for hours and making parents frantic. This was especially upsetting to those with special needs students or little ones without cell phones. As a result, the New York City Council in January approved several … [Read more...]
King Kong on Broadway: A Gigantic New York Story
Midway through the first act, King Kong made his first appearance in the new Broadway show bearing his name, and the audience just didn't know how to deal with what they were seeing. "Is that ... is that ... video?" asked my wife, Robin, trying to make sense of things. "No," I answered, "I think that's actually on stage right now." But we're getting ahead of ourselves. My wife and I were enjoying a rare date night, and we'd gone to King Kong at the Broadway Theatre. Obviously, any story with Kong in it is going to need to have a gigantic ape -- the promotional materials teased his … [Read more...]
February School Break Activities to Keep NYC Kids (and Parents) Happy
"Midwinter recess" arrives soon for NYC public schools so it's time to break out your list of best February school break activities to keep the kids entertained. Don't panic - we've got your back on this one. Start with our list of best family and kids' winter activities in and around NYC. The skating rinks, indoor play spaces and the like listed here are proven winners ... although we can't guarantee that there will be snow for sledding that week. Museums offering February school break activities Make sure you check the event calendars of your favorite NYC museums and public venues. … [Read more...]
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