Month: July 2024

ESPN Round Table: NY Knicks might not be competing with Celtics

ESPN Round Table: NY Knicks might not be competing with Celtics

Holding a round table with five staff members, ESPN, according to Athlon Sports, was asked which Eastern Conference team was closer to the Boston Celtics following free agency activity. Not seeing New York’s team as a threat to the Celtics, the staff members passed over the Knicks in favor of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Knicks […]

Looking to the future: Hochul plans to run for governor again in 2026

Looking to the future: Hochul plans to run for governor again in 2026

There are no term limits to the position of New York Governor, and current N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul is ready to take full advantage of this. During an event in NYC’s Riverbank State Park this past Tuesday, Hochul announced that she will run for another term in 2026. Spectrum Local News has reported that Lieutenant […]

Sick of the violent crimes, New York is ready to clean up Times Square

Sick of the violent crimes, New York is ready to clean up Times Square

Times Square is a major NYC attraction. Dnyuz quotes Mayor Eric Adams as calling it “the heart of our tourist dollar…our anchor”. Though not as busy after the pandemic, Times Square still sees several thousand visitors, 240,000 to 280,000, daily. Unfortunately, this tourist attraction isn’t as nice as it used to be. Since April, Times […]

Marvel gives update on its upcoming TV spin-offs

According to Entertainment Weekly, updates on Marvel’s upcoming television spin-offs have been announced on a recent episode from the Official Marvel Podcast. Marvel’s TV boss Brad Winderbaum detailed the development of several Marvel Spin-offs, the first being “Eyes of Wakanda”. The show was first announced back in December 2023. According to the series description, “Eyes […]

LeBron James Extends Contract with The Lakers

LeBron James has extended his contract with The Los Angeles Lakers. According to NBA.com, James agreed to a two-year extension worth $104 million with a no-trade clause.  The deal is reportedly the maximum he could get with the Lakers. The exact amount James will be receiving is unknown. However, ESPN has alleged it will be […]

Migrant Debit Card Program to expand

Migrant families will be seeing more of the New York City debit card program thanks to its recent expansion, according to The New York Times (NYT).  The controversial program faced consistent backlash from mainly Republican opponents for providing what many argued was ‘free money to migrants’. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his team […]

Road movie, low budget, and no special effects? Ryan Reynolds discusses original deadpool 3 concept

Road movie, low budget, and no special effects? Ryan Reynolds discusses original deadpool 3 concept

After Disney and Fox merged, Ryan Reynolds thought his days of playing the loveable, fourth-wall-breaking Deadpool were over. That was, until, according to Hindustan Times, he began contemplating the idea of a road movie. First playing Deadpool in the series’ first movie, “Deadpool”, in 2016, Reynolds returned for David Leitch’s Deadpool 2 two years after […]

So many artists are canceling their tours…is the music industry cursed? (Op-Ed)

So many artists are canceling their tours…is the music industry cursed? (Op-Ed)

Every few weeks or so it feels like one more artist is cancelling their tour. Though this might anger fans who purchased tickets, understanding is required. Fans need to realize that these artists, like themselves, are human. They face the same difficulties as everyone else and, sometimes, that means facing something that causes them to […]

Let’s check out what’s expected once Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

Let’s check out what’s expected once Hurricane Beryl hits Jamaica

Based on the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) estimates, the category 4 storm will see winds of 145 mph and will most likely move west-northwest at speeds of 20 mph. The storm is anticipated to move to the west tonight or tomorrow. Previously fueled by warm seas that USA Today says “super-charged” the storm, experts continue […]

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, let’s look at who might join the Yankees

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, let’s look at who might join the Yankees

With the end of the MLB trade under a month away, one team Sports Illustrated believes should be carefully watched is the New York Yankees. Like any team, The Yankees are looking to upgrade their roster, and aren’t afraid to spend a pretty penny doing so. From what is currently known, there are five potential […]

The Supreme Court made its ruling: ex-president Donald Trump will be substantially protected from prosecution

The Supreme Court made its ruling: ex-president Donald Trump will be substantially protected from prosecution

Former President Donald Trump just received a major victory from The Supreme Court. This morning, the justices voted 6 to 3 that Trump is entitled to substantial immunity regarding prosecution. Their ruling is truly a statement of the power of America’s presidency. Trump is currently facing three charges of conspiracy and one count of obstructing […]

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