Yuliya Geikhman

Since its opening to the public in 2003, Governors Island has become a favorite summer getaway from the city for many families. The island now offers yet another reason to hop a ferry: The Hills, a brand new 10-acre park that features art, stunning harbor views and — most importantly — some seriously super slides.

See these beautiful paper cranes (birds)?

They’re going to help you double or even triple your English vocabulary!

What’s the difference between synthetic and natural vanilla? What’s the deal with umami? Just how well do you know what’s in your food? The Museum of Food and Drink addresses all these questions and more, in a family-friendly, bias-free way that will leave everyone, uh, hungry for more.

In the modern world, we’re constantly looking at some screen or other. And while it’s a good idea to disconnect once in a while, there’s nothing wrong with embracing the age of technology and making the most of the amazing power available at our fingertips.

You’ve seen the photos in your Facebook feed: groups of smiling people holding nearly identical paintings. It’s the “Paint and Sip” phenomenon — friendly art outings with a side of Chardonnay or Shiraz — and the concept is descending on NYC in a major way.

Spending a lot of time online? Then you’ve probably started seeing the same pictures over and over again. Welcome to the internet! You’ve discovered memes.

Confused by English spelling? If so, that’s understandable! Plenty of native speakers find it confusing, too. A lot of the English language is “borrowed” from other languages. That’s why we get a lot of weirdly-spelled words in English.

Merlin. King Arthur. Britannia. No, that’s not a word association game with Arthurian legends - those are some of the names that pop up in Nanatsu no Taizai. You might have recognized these names while watching, but dismissed them as insignificant nods to the great legend of Britain’s King Arthur.

When you leave your dog outside a store, you’re leaving him in potential danger of everything from breaking loose to being dog-napped.

ismatched Socks, a new program devoted to bringing the city’s rich art offerings and families together in myriad and sometimes unconventional ways, is here to help.

Are you having trouble remembering the vocabulary words on your flashcards? Do you feel ready to give up?

For all its benefits and draws, studying abroad still has one nagging issue that prevents many from experiencing it: money.

From artisanal chocolates to yummy gummies, well-known hotspots to well-kept secrets, NYC’s got the perfect candy store to satisfy your sweet tooth. We’ve uncovered the best spots to fill up on candy and chocolates for you and your budding candy connoisseurs.

Put down your phones, console controllers, and other digital devices: it’s time for some face-to-face gaming time. Dig out that old board game gathering dust in the depths of the closet and get the family together.

Red and yellow leaves crunching underfoot, jacket and scarf weather… fall is a beautiful time of year. It’s also a period of transition between the heat of summer and the frigid cold of winter.