Families

For Kids Who Lost a Parent to COVID, Here’s Where to Find

July 28, 2022, 6:45 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 2:25 p.m.

From grief camps to mentoring to financial aid, free resources are available to help young people weather devastating loss.

Families

How to Get Free Summer Meals at City Schools, Pools and Parks

July 20, 2022, 4:58 p.m.July 20, 2022, 5:49 p.m.

Before the start of the pandemic, 1 in 5 children in the city were hungry. Now it’s 1 in 4, according to anti-hunger nonprofit City Harvest. Advocates are concerned the problem will get worse.

NYCHA

Public Housing Playground Closures Get Worse Despite Adams Promise

July 12, 2022, 6:57 p.m.July 12, 2022, 6:57 p.m.

On the campaign trail last summer, Eric Adams decried the condition of public housing playgrounds highlighted by THE CITY. As mayor, however, the number of closed playgrounds has actually gone up.

Public Schools

City Students Struggle With Hunger as Pandemic Aid Wanes

Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat July 8, 2022, 6:55 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 5:00 p.m.

Food insecurity has jumped by 36% in the city. And it’s higher among children. An estimated 1 in 4 kids don’t have enough to eat — a 46% increase over pre-pandemic numbers.

Parks

City Makes Swim Test Easier to Mind Mini Pools

July 8, 2022, 2:14 p.m.July 23, 2022, 5:41 p.m.

In the face of a dire lifeguard shortage, the parks department has gotten approval to truncate the exam required to patrol the city’s smaller watering holes.

Immigration

Ukrainian Refugee Groups Decry Trickle of U.S. Help

July 8, 2022, 9:12 a.m.July 8, 2022, 9:13 a.m.

“The need is overwhelming” but there are a limited number of funds going directly to refugees in search of housing, food and employment.

Parks

Failed Swimmers Get Second Chance in City Bid to Shore Up Lifeguard Shortage

June 30, 2022, 8:09 p.m.July 23, 2022, 5:42 p.m.

Dozens of applicants who’d previously failed the qualifying tests were sent automated text messages this week from the Parks Department gauging their interest in taking a new accelerated class to become lifeguards.

Missing Them

Council Bill Would Make ACS Track COVID Toll on Kids Who Lost Family

June 15, 2022, 8:34 p.m.June 16, 2022, 11:10 a.m.

Citing THE CITY’s MISSING THEM reporting on the pandemic’s effect on children who’ve lost parents or other guardians, Council want the child welfare agency to deliver quarterly reports on minors placed in foster care due to the coronavirus.

Education

Despite Community Backlash, School For At-Risk Youth Puts Down Roots in Midwood

May 31, 2022, 5:00 a.m.May 30, 2022, 9:17 p.m.

Urban Dove, a charter school relocated to a building owned by a historic synagogue, has won over wary neighbors. But a fatal shooting of a student last year reignited persistent opposition.

Education

Nonprofit Receives Grant to Teach Lakota Language in NYC, Despite Standing Rock Ban

May 25, 2022, 8:28 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:02 a.m.

A Brooklyn mother’s search for a Lakota teacher leads her to an organization being condemned by the Sioux Nation’s leading council.

Families

For Kids Who Lost a Parent to COVID, Here’s Where to Find

How to Get Free Summer Meals at City Schools, Pools and Parks

Public Housing Playground Closures Get Worse Despite Adams Promise

City Students Struggle With Hunger as Pandemic Aid Wanes

City Makes Swim Test Easier to Mind Mini Pools

Ukrainian Refugee Groups Decry Trickle of U.S. Help

Failed Swimmers Get Second Chance in City Bid to Shore Up Lifeguard Shortage

Council Bill Would Make ACS Track COVID Toll on Kids Who Lost Family

Despite Community Backlash, School For At-Risk Youth Puts Down Roots in Midwood

Nonprofit Receives Grant to Teach Lakota Language in NYC, Despite Standing Rock Ban

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