Month: November 2025

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 […]

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 […]

Trump Has Proposed a 50-Year Mortgage Plan

In a recent Truth Social post, President Donald Trump has proposed that a new, 50-year mortgage plan be developed for young Americans to help them with purchasing real estate. For years now, the housing market of the United States has been an issue that millions of young Americans have grappled with. With houses being so […]

How Trading Sauce Gardner Helped the Jets and Colts in Different Ways

When the Jets sent their cornerback, Sauce Gardner, to the Colts, many fans were stunned. He’d been one of their best players. However, when you look at the trade from a closer perspective, the deal makes sense for both sides. The Jets walked away with two first-round draft picks. That gives them a strong foundation to rebuild […]

Should There Be More Dine-In Theaters?

​Dine-In Theaters have been a dwindling establishment in recent years. While more exist in the film industry, dine-ins within the musical theater industry are harder to find. While some consider them a relic of the past, they can often offer a unique experience unlike those that specialize in film. ​Some have the waiters delivering food […]

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