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Adrianne Smith

Bio: Adrianne Smith is a remote undergraduate student at Colorado State University, where she’s studying to attain her Bachelor’s in Journalism and Media Communications. Prior to this, she earned her Associate of Arts degree from Owens Community College in December of 2022. Her love for storytelling began during her childhood, where she’d read books alongside her grandmother, who also raised her. She has long aspired to become an author herself. With a love for fantasy, fiction, mystery, and romance—as well as music—she’s excited to grow as a writer through her work with NYC Tastemakers.
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Partial Parking Garage Collapse Destroys Cars in White Plains

A parking garage in downtown White Plains partially collapsed on Wednesday morning, crushing multiple vehicles but luckily no one was injured.  The incident happened just after 9 a.m. at the garage on Hale Avenue near South Broadway which is close to the Westchester One office tower. A part of the ...

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Science and Technology

Wi-Fi Outages: The Modern Equivalent of a Heart Attack

I want you to sit back and think about the last time your Wi-Fi went out. It could have been when you were in the middle of a Zoom call, watching a show on Netflix or trying to order groceries online. In my case, I was in the middle of ...

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Sports

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Yankees Hall of Famer Celebrates 10 Years Sober

CC Sabathia. Recognize that name? If you’re a long-time fan of the Yankees, you probably know all that name about in terms of baseball. This isn’t about baseball, though. Sabathia’s story is about more than that. Earlier this month, he posted on social media and celebrated ten years of being ...

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NY Prosecutors Weigh Third Trial in Etan Patz Murder Case

Prosecutors in New York are asking for more time to decide whether to bring a third trial in the Etan Patz murder case. In July 2025, the 2nd U.S Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the 2017 conviction of Pedro Hernandez, ruling that the judge for that trial gave poor directions ...

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Books

Violet Sorrengail Is Redefining What Strength Looks Like in Fantasy

In many fantasy stories, the strong female character is usually this tall and all mighty warrior. She can fight with a weapon like a sword or even a bow and arrow and win battles like it’s any other typical day (looking at you, Katniss Everdeen and Feyre Archeron). Violet Sorrengail ...

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TV

Harvey Taught Mike How to Be a Lawyer — But Mike Taught Harvey Why It Matters

If you have ever watched “Suits,” you know it’s more than just some show that has lawyers and a bunch of drama to keep us entertained. It’s a story about two very different men who change each other’s lives. Harvey Specter is a top lawyer. He’s smooth with his words, ...

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Latest News

Nor’easter Tragedy: Dislodged Solar Panel Kills NYC Pedestrian

A 76-year-old woman named Lyudmila Braun died Sunday after a solar panel tore free from a rooftop structure during a nor’easter and struck her in Brooklyn. Police say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. near Ocean Parkway and West Brighton Beach Avenue. According to the Department of Buildings, the panel ...

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Fashion

Online Shopping Is Just Expensive Guessing

Online shopping is supposed to be easy, but let’s be honest and admit that most of the time it’s more like expensive gambling with worse odds. Will it fit? Is it see-through? Does it have real pockets or those fake ones? Is it nice material or just thin and easily ...

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Sports

It’s Not About the Record Anymore — It’s About the Response

At 0–6, things couldn’t be going much worse for the Jets. The record speaks for itself in all honesty. The story now isn’t about whether or not the team wins or loses anymore — it’s about how this team responds to adversity. Losing is frustrating and emotional. I’m sure we’ve ...

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Latest News

Governor Declares State of Emergency for NYC Region Ahead of Heavy Storm Nor’easter

Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County ahead of a strong nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous winds. The declaration allows state and local agencies to work out emergency responses and use their resources more efficiently before ...

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Science and Technology

Why Can’t My Phone Battery Last Like a 2005 Nokia?

I’ll just say it: I’m tired of babying my phone battery like it’s some fragile little bird. What happened to the days when phones actually lasted? Back in 2005, I heard there were those Nokias that lived for days. Days. Apparently, you could leave it on the counter, forget about it for ...

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Food

Cheese Boards Are Just Adult Lunchables — and That’s Beautiful

Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit ...

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