After School




  • 6 steps to help teens plan financially for the future

    It’s never too early to start saving

    For teenagers, retirement may seem like a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to start saving for the future. Because financial habits can be created at a young age, the sooner kids begin to save and learn about investing, the less likely they’ll face worries about money when they eventually stop working. read more »
  • 3 tips to help entrepreneurs stay on track

    Turn your big ideas into success

    May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the nation’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. read more »
  • Girls on the Run launches new curriculum

    Meeting the needs of today's girls

    Girls on the Run International (GOTRI), a nationally recognized nonprofit that empowers young girls, has launched its new research-based curriculum intentionally designed to meet the needs of today's girls. Entitled Hello, Superstar!, the innovative curriculum helps girls build the confidence to be themselves through meaningful and engaging lessons and activities that keep them moving. read more »
  • Historic Hudson Valley announces tours of historic landmarks will begin May 3

    Tickets are now on sale for site tours and spring events

    Historic Hudson Valley is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated spring tour season will begin on Friday, May 3, with tours of Kykuit, the Rockefeller estate, Philipsburg Manor, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, and Union Church of Pocantico Hills, all National Historic Landmarks. On Saturday, May 25, the return of The Pinkster Festival will add to a full spring lineup of activities. read more »
  • Jack Black says “Turn on the subtitles” to help kids be better readers

    Literacy movement to help reading proficiency expands to US

    Literacy movement to encourage parents to use subtitles to help reading proficiency expands to US read more »
  • Best places to buy used books in the Hudson Valley

    Discover quaint bookstores in the scenic Hudson Valley

    Discover a treasure trove of literary gems in the Hudson Valley with our guide to the best places to buy used books. From cozy independent bookstores nestled in charming towns to hidden gems in bustling cities, explore the diverse and vibrant book-buying scene that awaits book lovers in this picturesque region. read more »