Ms. Fran’s Perspective Frances Keogan, Senior Program Director At The Child Center of NY’s COMPASS afterschool programs , our role goes beyond supervision. We provide enriching activities that offer children opportunities to try and excel at new things, as well as a place where they can create friendships with peers and relationships with supportive adults. We also provide a meaningful connection to the school day, reinforcing and sometimes enhancing what children learn in th

New in 2026 (also known as Tax Year 2025) — Many New York families can receive up to $1,000 per child through New York's recently increased Empire State Child Credit (ESCC) by filing a New York State income tax return.

Black History doesn't live in the past. It continues to grow with today's Black leaders. We'll be sharing about them in this blog.