In New York City, Masa has been a hit destination for fine dining in the city for 15 years. However, in a recent announcement by Michelin ahead of its regional ceremony, the former three-star restaurant has been downgraded to two stars. Masa was the first Japanese restaurant in the United States to receive the award […]
Month: November 2025
The Vampire Diaries and the Science of Emotional Rollercoasters
When I first saw The Vampire Diaries on Netflix, I remember seeing a girl between two guys and thinking it was just going to be another show with vampires, a love triangle and a lot of drama. That didn’t stop me from watching it, of course. I just had expectations. While the show did have these things, […]
NBCUniversal is Set to Launch a New NBC Sports Network Next Week
Amid NBC shutting down several of its cable networks over the past few months, NBCUniversal has decided to launch the new NBC Sports Network, an upgrade on the previous version that was taken off the air in 2021. NBCUniversal has announced that on November 17th, the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will begin operations on several […]
The Government Shutdown is Over
As of yesterday, November 12th, the government shutdown that started on October 1st and lasted 43 days has officially come to an end. Yesterday, current President Donald Trump signed a federal funding bill that would allow the government to reopen. The bill was only able to be signed by the president thanks to the Congress […]
With Calverton Ceremony Canceled, Long Islanders Find New Ways to Honor Veterans
A day meant for honoring veterans at Calverton National Cemetery looked different this year after the annual ceremony was canceled due to the federal government shutdown. The cemetery in Calverton announced the cancellation of its planned Veterans Day ceremony, explaining it’s due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and limited time to prepare an event […]
Finding Beauty in Imperfection
I used to look at the little moles on my face and think of them as these ugly imperfections. I’d sit there and imagine what I’d look like without them. You see, those small brown spots on my skin didn’t fit that smooth, even skin that was shoved in my face in the name of […]
New England Patriots Host a Video Game Night for Veterans
The New England Patriots made the decision last Tuesday to be the host for over 25 veterans and their extended families for Veterans Day. The Patriots had welcomed the veterans to Gillette Stadium for food and video games, with many of the team’s players being present for the event. This event was part of the […]
Fashion May Become A Major Reason for Travel for Tourists
International travelers have had various popular reasons for going overseas. For many, it can be for work, to fill a bucket list, for leisure, or for medical reasons. That said, recent trends have seen younger generations going on international trips for fashion tourism. While fast fashion dominated physical shelves and online retailers for years prior […]
Why Sad Songs Make Us Feel Better
When I’m feeling down in the dumps, I don’t need someone to come cheer me up. All I need is my QuietComfort Noise Canceling headphones and a song that understands. There’s just something about a sad song that makes it easier to breathe through the sadness instead of pretending like it’s not there to begin […]
New York City is in the ‘Top 5’ for Best Sports Cities
It is no secret that the citizens of the United States love sports. Regardless of the season, sports games are conducted all throughout the year across the United States. However, the enthusiasm for those sports is not equal across the nation; certain hotspots of sports appear across the nation, with New York City being one […]
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Manhattan Apartment
A 47-year-old woman, Carmen Lopez, was found dead Monday morning inside her Manhattan apartment after being stabbed several times, police said. She was found around 4:30 a.m. in a building on West 129th Street in the Morningside Heights area. According to the New York City Police Department, a cleaner found Lopez on the third floor […]
Jack Schlossberg Starts his Run for a New York House Seat
This week, Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, made an announcement that he would be running for Congress in the upcoming election cycle. It seems running for political office is in the blood of the Kennedy family. Jack Schlossberg announced his bid to run for Congress after the current holder of […]
