New York State Announces Another Mandatory Screening for Newborns
The New York State Department of Health has announced that effective immediately, newborns in the state will have to undergo yet another mandatory screening at birth.
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What Are Your Kid’s Chances of Landing Their Dream Job in NYS?
Curious about the chances of your kid landing their dream job in New York State? Let's take a look at the data and figure out their odds!
Upstate New York: The Birthplace of Fisher-Price’s Timeless Toys
Discover how a small town in Upstate New York became the birthplace of Fisher-Price's timeless toys that have inspired generations of children.
Bill Requires Court Order for CPS Investigations in New York
A new bill would change the way Child Protective Services investigates allegations in the state of New York by first requiring a court order.
Alarming Number of Upstate New York Parents Report Their Child Has Accidently Eaten Edibles
The Upstate NY Poison Control Center says a concerning number of parents have been calling because their child has accidently eaten marijuana edibles.
2 in 3 New York Parents Plan To Take a Vacation Without the Kids This Year
Sorry kids, mom and dad desperately need to get away and let their hair down so you're probably not going on vacation with them this year.
Abbott Says Agreement Reached to Reopen Baby Formula Plant
On May 16, 2022 infant formula maker Abbott says it's reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory.
Is the Homeschool Surge in New York Here To Stay?
By late spring 2021, New York saw a higher percentage of households homeschooling than any other state. Is that homeschool surge here to stay?
7-Year-Old Southern Tier Boy Walks for Kids With Cancer
100 miles is a lot of miles for little legs, but one Southern Tier boy has pledged to walk 100 miles to raise money to support kids with cancer at St. Jude.
Abandoned Hoffman’s Playland! Is Your Inner-Child Crying at These Pics?
Hoffman's Playland was an amusement park in Latham from 1952 until 2014. I went there almost every weekend as a kid and even got to take my son Ryan a few times before it closed. Even though many of the rides were relocated to Huck Finn's Playland in Albany, Hoffman's holds a soft spot in my heart. Take a look at the now-abandoned Hoffman's Playland.