Day: May 30, 2025

Knicks Shouldn’t Be Counted Out

Game Fives are historically do-or-die games. A team that is usually in the lead is expected to close out the series. However, the Indiana Pacers apparently were not attuned as the New York Knicks were able to dominate the game—forcing a Game Six. The Knicks matched and adjusted toward the Pacers fast-paced game plan. To […]

Does the Executive Branch Have Too Much Power?

Does the Executive Branch Have Too Much Power?

As is common knowledge, our government is split into three parts, Judicial, Executive and Legislative. This design philosophy falls under the principle and idea that not one side or person may hold too much power over the other, with each branch being able to make checks and balances with each other to maintain a democracy. […]

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik Passed Away

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik Passed Away

On May 29 at 10:02 PM, The New York Police Department announced on X that former Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has passed away at the age of 69 from a heart affliction. Kerik was Police Commissioner, oversaw the response of law enforcement during the deadly 9/11 attacks and was appointed by President George W. Bush […]

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