New York City’s congestion pricing is doing its job. Since its beginning, New York City has seen fewer cars on the road, freeing up traffic, which has the added effect of fewer accidents and lowered air pollution. Additionally, it has encouraged more pedestrians to use the buses and subway system. According to Gizmodo, buses and […]
Month: May 2025
Private Colleges are Closing Across New York and being Engulfed by Bigger institutions
According to Spectrum Local News, lots of private colleges around New York are closing and bigger public institutions like the State University of New York’s (SUNY) and University at Albany’s enrollment is rising to pick up the slack. Students who went to private colleges for specific degrees are having to leave their communities and transfer […]
Knicks VS. Celtics: The Turning Point
The semifinals for the championship have never felt so tense, with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics trading game after game with each other. The recent match that went down yesterday proved that the Celtics still have some fight in them, but the Knicks are still ahead with their one-win advantage. The next few […]
NFL Going International
Let’s be real – NFL fans have been aware of the organization’s focus on going global. During the most recent Super Bowl, commercials aired highlighting the league’s potential expansion to Africa – a campaign similar to the NBA’s international efforts over the last two decades. The momentum now leads into an organized schedule for international […]
A Model of Compassion and Patricia Rosario’s Mission of Helping Others
When you think of a model, you might think of a pretty face and smile, but Patricia Rosario is much more than that. Rosario, a trailblazer in the modeling and marketing industry, has transformed traditional modeling and marketing into a sanctuary of support, empowerment and cultural representation with her company, Unique Models and Marketing. As […]
Omaha to have its first Black Leader
Omaha, and by proxy, Nebraska, is known for many things. It’s a leader of agriculture, a pioneer of westward expansion, and home to iconic investor Warren Buffett. It has the largest truck stop in the U.S. – a pretty big deal. On the other side, it’s the home of the third largest black population and […]
NY Announces Free Community College For Adults In High-Demand Fields
Community college will be free for adults pursuing select degrees, according to a recent announcement by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The governor had previously pitched the free community college program in January. According to Higher Ed Dive, Hochul proposed that the program could be an answer to alleviate the workforce gaps in critical, low-staffed […]
Why Salt & Straw Is So Innovative
What’s the best thing to devour during the summertime? Lemonades, popsicles and watermelons are clearly at the top of the list – however, there is one that absolutely trumps all. One that is just as hydrating but can melt in your mouth. Maybe, even give you a bit of a headache, but still worth it. […]
The Trump Administration’s Bias Towards White South African Refugees Is Thanks To Elon Musk
The Trump Administration’s welcoming of white South African refugees should not come as a surprise to anyone. White South Africans have been a group of people that right-leaning groups and politicians have centered on for years, with problematic ideologies like the Great Replacement theory. While Trump has previously made comments supporting white South Africans, this […]
“I Think You Should Leave” is Comedy Gold
Tim Robinson has been on everyone’s radar ever since the show I Think You Should Leave was released on Netflix. This show has made rounds all over the internet, with people posting memes of the many funny skits that the show is comprised of. Looking at the many jokes that each skit has, it’s no […]
Perfectionism is the Enemy of Writing
If you want to write anything, but particularly a book, all you have to do is start. Don’t worry about if what you say matches what you want to say just yet, that comes with rounds and rounds of editing, which may seem daunting, but don’t let it. Editing is the reason your favorite story […]
Poker is a Sport of The Mind
Many kinds of documentaries and championships have often depicted poker as a “mind sport”. This can often be confusing for people who aren’t familiar with the card game since it seems to mostly be reliant on random chance. Although this assessment is technically correct, there is much more that goes on in this game that […]
