The 4th of July is an amazing time of year for Americans. A celebration of the U.S.A.’s independence, the holiday is known for barbeques, fun with family and friends, bomb pop popsicles, and fireworks. Once again, Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display is coming to NYC as part of the celebration. ABC 7 News describes […]
Month: June 2024
Chef Marcus amazed by Globetrotters global impact
This past February I was lucky enough to have gotten to check out the Harlem Globetrotters on their long-awaited return to Madison Square Garden. The Globies, whose messages of fun and fair play and championing those who are not always in the limelight with many of their players coming from historically black colleges and universities, […]
Activities for a mental “reset” (Op-Ed)
Now, more than ever, the importance of mental health is universally recognized. The news can be scary, life can be stressful, and at some point, we all need to take some time to step back and “reset” our minds. There’s no “go-to” activity that helps everyone do this. The goal is to find something you […]
George Latimer wins Democratic primary against House “squad” member Jamaal Bowman
The latest Democratic primary saw Westchester County Executive George Latimer win over his opponent, New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman. Marked by CNN as the first time a member of the House “squad” of progressive lawmakers has been defeated, these results are history-making. Jamaal Bowman was elected back in the 2020 primary, unseating Democratic Rep. Eliot […]
Upstate New York’s Lake George named cleanest lake in the U.S.
There are over 3 million lakes in the U.S., and no two, in size or cleanliness, are alike. In 2010, according to Yahoo, the Environmental Protection Agency surveyed 50,000 lakes. Their results showed that nearly 20 percent of them had been impacted by chemical fertilizer runoffs. In simpler terms, chemical fertilizer entered this percentage of […]
Candy Cain’s, HEAVY HITTERS!
“HEAVY HITTERS,” the highly anticipated baseball series from Gemelli Films and director Candice (Candy) Cain set to revolutionize the sport both on and off the screen, has named the soon-to-be All-Star cast. Unlike anything seen before, “HEAVY HITTERS” promises to blur the lines between reality and fiction, with a cast composed entirely of actual baseball […]
1st vs 3rd person narration: which is better for fiction books? (Op-Ed)
There’s nothing better than escaping the real world and entering the world of books. When choosing how to narrate the story, writers usually go for one of two categories: 1st or 3rd person, but which form reigns supreme? 1st person narration is when the main character, or characters, talk to the reader. If one character […]
The first presidential debates of 2024 are coming, Biden and Trump set to faceoff again
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election year is this Thursday. Once again facing his biggest rival, former President Donald Trump has stopped comparing President Joe Biden to, as CNN said, a “brain-dead zombie”. Now, his opponent has somehow transformed into someone worthy of debating. Looking back at Trump’s first 2020 presidential debate against […]
The future of gender-affirming care for children in some states to be discussed by Supreme Court
Transgender rights, especially those of minors, have been a major topic of discussion in health care and education systems alike. Gender-affirming care, according to NBC News, is considered, by several major medical organizations, an effective method of treatment for gender dysphoria. Now, though, the rights and access to such care, which many consider crucial for […]
Everyone should experience a Hatsune Miku concert (OP-ED)
An average social media user has likely seen a video or images of the Japanese virtual idol Hatsune Miku. For those unaware, Hatsune Miku is one of the many vocal synthesizers from Vocaloid, a voice synthesizer software developed jointly by Yamaha, Music Technology Group, and later Crypton Future Media. Vocaloid software is created by recording […]
Is Justin Timberlake’s reputation ruined?
It’s not every day someone from Hollywood is on Long Island, much less is on the Island and gets arrested. Early this past Tuesday, according to MSNBC, pop star and former NYSNC member Justin Timberlake was arrested under suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York. Though claiming he only had one martini, […]
New kickoff rules mean new unknowns for Bryant Boyer and Jets Special Teams
The NFL, hoping to improve football, makes new changes yearly. For the teams, this means extra work during the off-seasons and coming up with plays that match what the league now calls for This year, Bryant Boyer, a top special team coach in the NFL, has emphasized his team’s hard work and dedication regarding these […]