I'm glad, that I attended this year's Eagle Fest. The Meadowlands Environment Center did a nice job…read moreat having vendors displaying wildlife information, children's interactive stations, and items for sale. I was amazed at how many people attended this free event and how many went into the Meadowlands, in order to view the eagles. There were many with professional camera equipment, huge binoculars, and very knowledgeable with ALL of the wildlife throughout the area. During the morning viewing, there were two huge eagles flying. We were told, that they feed on the eels and small animals. As far away as the eagles were perched on the tall transmission towers, they were visible with the naked eye.... that's how large they are. I recommend that everyone attend this Eagle Fest for many reasons. You'll receive a lot of eagle facts, history of the area, and will interact with many avid bird watchers, that left me in awe.

The Meadowlands has an amazing bird population. We visited…read morethe center today for their one day Meadowlands Birding Festival 2019 event. Many newly paved trails to walk along the marshlands, and boardwalk. And very relaxing with stunning views of NYC skyline. We spotted an alligator, 2 eagles, countless egrets, ducks, finches, starlings, hummingbirds, and many other birds I do not exactly know the names of. :) Plenty of parking, dog friendly, beautiful flowers, and absolutely a nature oasis for birding. Highly recommend.

I'm giving this 5-Stars because there isn't really much to talk about. The staff there are great…read moreand very helpful. Standard sized lockers for belongings. Bathroom is down the hall. Plenty of parking space. This center also has a small cafeteria that is open Monday to Friday where you can get breakfast and lunch and snacks and drinks if you're taking a long test and don't want to bring a bag lunch. Plenty of room to sit and eat too. As of 8/20/18 - they will be doing construction on/near the Lincoln Tunnel and will be closing a lane on each side. Depending on where you're coming from and how far, plan your route accordingly as to avoid traffic.

Very professional and friendly staff. I appreciated how patient they were with every test taker…read morewalking in. It was nice to see this especially how everyone, including myself, is probably feeling nervous before taking an exam. They have strict CDC covid-19 precautions in place to protect their staff and testing candidates.

I have taken the ACT two times before. The first time in April with no prep and got a 23 and the…read moresecond time I prepared with a very expense tutor for a month to only receive a 24 a month later. I am not a very good test taker so my friend recommended me to take the Y2 Academy. It was my summer into senior year so I was up for anything. Let me tell you it is not cheap. After prepping with them the whole summer I only received a 26 on my ACT. Not four points higher like they guarantee they claim. You get homework that is a full-length test. First of all, I thought the homework was useless you take it home and do it and don't over it in class if you do it's very briefly. I understand we need homework but maybe something like a worksheet with exercises or half a test homework would work better. What I learned from this class that is if you don't have a fundamental understanding on a specific topic they will not go over it. They just go over test questions and answers. In this regard, I believe you need to figure out your weak points in the specific areas such as Trigonometry in math on your own. They won't do that they will just give you test scores. Not worth the money. Try to prep yourself or get a cheaper tutoring service.

Very helpful, but intense program for test score boosts. There is a sizable workload, but it pays…read moreoff with upped scores. Teachers do an incredible job preparing students in standardized testing as well as college application and preparation. Personally, the teachers are the biggest influence from my time at Y2.

In short: You want Mary Pat on your team. She is seasoned in her field, a consummate professional,…read moreknowledgeable from every angle, and just one of the downright most pleasant people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She will put you through the paces and it will be well worth it.

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My family is so grateful to Little Jewel (Cindy, Yubi, and all the other amazing caretakers) for…read morethe care and love they provided to my kids. Both of my daughters were at Little Jewel, one from 1.5-3 years old and the other from 4 months-3 years old. To reiterate what some of the other reviewers said, Little Jewel helped us through several milestones in our kids' development including potty training, which was huge. My kids learned Spanish, their letters and numbers, and how to play/socialize with others. They also formed strong emotional ties with the caretakers, so we were sad when we had to leave for 3K. I highly recommend Little Jewel!!!

We considered a few daycare centers during our recent move to Inwood, and chose Little Jewel…read morebecause its proprietor, Cindy, was so warm and friendly and just gave me a really good feeling. She started the place after being dissatisfied with options for her own child, who is now an amazing and adorable precocious and sweet 3yo who helps her mom acclimate new babies - and their parents. Clearly Cindy's doing something right as a mom, and that spills over into her business as well. Her staff also seemed really vibrant and caring during that first visit, as they engaged the kids in yoga poses, dances, and magic tricks. They have proven to be phenomenal - totally loving and attentive, with an inexhaustible energy and patience. The infants and toddlers spend most of the time in separate areas, but there is still a lot of interaction, including outdoors, and all of the staff seem to know my son really well. If he's upset when I start to leave him at morning drop-off, they know exactly which toy to pull out to make him smile. Like most daycares in the area, Little Jewel is located in a converted one-bedroom apartment. But it doesn't feel as claustrophobic as some of the other ones I visited. It feels spacious and airy, with lots of nice, sturdy, wooden furniture; natural toys; and cute decor. They provide a small breakfast, lunch and snacks, and I suspect the hot lunch is probably the best meal our little one eats each day. And they have been willing to accommodate our little vegetarian. Our previous daycare was large and structured, almost like a school, with set schedules and weekly lesson plans, so I was a little apprehensive about the more laid-back routine at Little Jewel. They do have plenty of activities, they're just not documented to every detail, and they may change them up depending on the weather that day, or the children's individual interests. I do get the feeling my 2yo is learning a lot and his language skills (including Spanish - hooray!) and imaginative play have skyrocketed. He's also gaining lots of independence, as he helps in the kitchen and with clean-up, etc. I appreciate the individual attention he gets, and the love that is clearly lavished upon him - including a line-up for kisses as he leaves almost every day. I've recommended it to several other parents, and they all seem equally satisfied.