How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals

The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.

Homeschooling popularity remains as pandemic eases

It's graduation season and this year, more and more kids will receive their diplomas from their parents.

Roe v. Wade overturned: New York leaders, Obama react to Supreme Court decision

Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision Friday striking down Roe v. Wade and giving the states the power to decide abortion regulations, political leaders from former U.S. President Barack Obama to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul weighed in.

US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.

Father's Day 2022: The best one-liners and life advice I've ever gotten from dad

For Father’s Day 2022, let us honor the bonds we share with our beloved dads and other patriarchal figures through their powerful advice, sayings, tips and one-liners.

NYC announces COVID vaccination plan for children 6 months and older

New York City could begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children six months and older as early as June 22, announced city officials Friday. The vaccination plan is pending final guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.

Toddler found alone on street in the Bronx reunited with parents

A toddler who was found alone at an intersection in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx late Monday night was reunited with his parents Tuesday.

Baby formula shortage: Huge shipment arrives from Europe

Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery of a second shipment of tens of thousands of pounds of baby formula that the Biden administration is importing from Europe.

How robots help older New Yorkers fight social isolation

Many older Americans deal with loneliness and social isolation. New York has partnered with a robotics company to place an interactive "robot" named ElliQ in the homes of about 800 senior citizens. So what does ElliQ do?

Pelosi pushes back on archbishop who denies her Communion

“I respect people’s views about that. But I don’t respect us foisting it onto others.” Nancy Pelosi added, “Our archbishop has been vehemently against LGBTQ rights. In fact, he led the way in an initiative on the ballot in California.”

US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset

U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.

Infant formula price-gouging crackdown on NYC

Retailers that price-gouge for infant formula could face penalties in New York City.