Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of "Parents' Night Out," a city-sponsored program that will offer free babysitting for up to 500 children on Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury," said Mayor Mamdani in prepared remarks. "It shouldn't be. That's why we're launching New York City's first-ever Parents' Night Out, so that parents can get a little time on their own to catch a movie, run errands or go on a date without worrying about who will take care of the kids - or how much it will cost.
The program is open to families with children ages 6 to 13 and will provide free child care at designated city recreation centers.
City officials say the initiative is designed to give parents and caregivers a break while children participate in supervised activities.
The Aug. 16 event will serve as a pilot program, with space available for 500 children across participating recreation centers throughout the city.
Families interested in participating are encouraged to register as soon as enrollment opens, as spots are expected to fill quickly.
The recreation centers involved in the Parents Night Out program include:
Brooklyn:
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center
3105 Farragut Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Manhattan:
Highbridge Recreation Center
2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033
Queens:
Al Oerter Recreation Center
131-40 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355
Bronx:
Kwame Ture Recreation Center
1527 Jesup Ave, Bronx, NY 10452
Staten Island:
Greenbelt Recreation Center
501 Brielle Avenue (across from Sea View Hospital)
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