Today, I went to my first basketball game as a reporter. The reason why I volunteered to go to this game was because Benjamin Cardozo High School was playing Springfield Gardens, my alma-mater. It meant that Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio was going after his 755th win which would have put him one ahead of Ed […]
Month: December 2016
How to Properly Handle a Holiday Guest Who Suffers From Alcoholism or Addiction
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the insanity known as family. As much as we love them and cherish the times we get to spend with them, it is sometimes difficult to handle loved ones especially those who suffer from alcoholism or addiction. If you’re hosting someone who does suffer from […]
Indie Rock Band Dealys Frontman Battles Cancer
Indie rock band Dealys received some horrible news recently. Their front man Greg Gilbert was just diagnosed with bowel and lung cancer. Gilbert is a 39 year old singer who is happily engaged with 2 young children ages three and one. His fiancé has launched a heartbreaking campaign to try to raise enough money for […]
Country Music World Mourns
BREAKING NEWS!!!!! Country Songwriter Andrew Dorff who wrote several number one hit country songs was unexpectedly found dead on Monday December 19, 2016. He is son of famed songwriter/composer Set Stephen Dorff. Andrew moved to Nashville in 2003. In 2010 he was blessed enough to partner up with Martina McBride where he wrote his first […]
Michael Floyd arrested for DUI, BAC of .217
On December 12, the Scottsdale Police Department arrested Michael Floyd after he was found asleep in the driver’s seat while stopped at a traffic light. He was arrested and charged with obstructing a roadway, DUI impaired to the slightest degree, DUI blood alcohol content above .08, and failure to obey a police officer. A BAC […]
#yearinsearch2016
Oh, the feels! Google has done it again! This year’s Year in Search has brought tears to everyone’s eyes here at NYCTastemakers and we hope you find the video as touching as we do. Let us be reminded of all the struggles we have overcome this year and do not forget those who have helped […]
HIDDEN FIGURES
Directed by Theodore Melfi, Hidden Figures stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, and Jim Parsons. The film follows Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) and two of her colleagues Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) who eventually become known as the “African-American Women Who Helped Win the […]
Camila Cabello Quits Fifth Harmony
And then there were four…. Camila Cabello has left Fifth Harmony to possibly pursue a solo career. The announcement was made last night on Twitter as the remaining four girls posted, “After 4 and a half years of being together, we have been informed via her representatives that Camila has decided to leave Fifth […]
POP! The Little Kernel
Now that winter is officially upon us and temperatures have dropped dramatically, it is that time of the year again to stay home and spend time with loved ones. What better way to spend these cold winter nights watching a movie with your significant other, drinking hot cocoa, and of course POPCORN! Now, you could […]
“Teen Mom Drama OG”
It’s always something with this show! For the many of you that have followed the original 16 & pregnant, you’ll realize all four of the woman in this picture have continuously grown and shaped their lives. For the individuals who are new to this show, it’s very interesting and if you like drama you’ll […]
Negron: “Henry and Me“ Is Baseball’s Greatest Animation for Christmas, Hanukkah, Etc.
A small act of kindness has a ripple effect that can change the world. Ten years ago I was walking the streets of New York with a book idea. I shared it with the animated film producer, Joe Avallone from Reveal Animated Studios. When I told him the storyline he said, if you ever get […]
WHEN YOU SHOULD SEEK HELP…
Mental health services tend to carry stigmas which often deter people from seeking help. It’s not too uncommon for someone to experience mental health issues and leave them unchecked for a prolonged period of time. In doing so, your problems may actually become worse. Below we have put together a list of signs and symptoms […]
