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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
Beauty

Why Aren’t Body Care Product Collaborations More Unisex?

​Body care amongst men and women has been portrayed quite differently in the context of body care products. For decades, the beauty industry has been at the forefront of conversations around gendered products. Body washes are among the most preferred, often featuring scents like lavender and shea butter, which are ...

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Beauty

Will Epigenetic Serums Be The New Normal?

​The beauty industry has produced numerous products advertised to combat the effects of aging, and while most have yielded varying results, epigenetic serums may be the industry’s next golden goose. ​For those unaware, epigenetic serums are skin care products within the anti-aging skincare industry. What sets these products apart is ...

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Beauty

The 2000s Thin Body Tye Should Stay In The Past

​Beauty trends have shifted over the decades, as have standards. The slim thick body type, made famous by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, ruled for years. However, as the 2020s began, interest in that look faded in popular culture. ​Now, a growing trend aims to revive the thin body type of ...

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Politics

The Paterson Water Main Crisis Might Be An Unfortunate Wakeup Call

​A water main burst in Paterson, New Jersey, caused over 70,000 people to be under a boil water advisory for over a week. This not only hindered residents from cooking, cleaning, and using utilities at home, but also various restaurants and other businesses in the area. According to the Associated ...

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Video Games

Is Lacking Interactivity Holding Visual Novels Back?

​ Out of all the genres populating the video game industry, Visual Novels are some of the most unique. For the uninitiated, Visual Novels are a type of interactive narrative video game, or interactive fiction game that combines text-based storylines and static or partially animated visual images. ​Despite the genre ...

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Food

Will Bojangles Last In NYC?

A fast-food chain that’s been a staple in much of the Southeastern U.S. has recently opened its first location in New York City this week. First founded in 1977, Bojangles is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in Cajun fried chicken. With over 800 restaurants across several southeastern states, Bojangles is ...

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Fashion

Have Trenchcoats Made A Comeback?

There once was a time when trench coats were one of the most popular articles of clothing. After being worn by soldiers in both world wars, trench coats were seen as stylish business attire. In film and television, trench coats became a popular attire for characters in the noir and ...

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Beauty

Gen Z Might Change Plastic Surgery Trends In The US

Plastic surgery has had a large impact on the beauty industry for decades. For years, popular celebrities and the media have promoted plastic surgery as a way to become a better version of oneself or follow the popular beauty standards. While a majority of these drastic surgeries are still quite ...

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Beauty

Dior Announced Their First Spa, Will Other Brands Follow?

Global beauty brand Dior has ventured out into the wellness space with the opening of a permanent spa in New York City. The spa aims to give each customer a personal experience with in-depth skincare plans and offerings, including cryotherapy, ultrasonic exfoliation, and microdermabrasion. It’s the latest effort from beauty ...

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Politics

American Public Media Isn’t Dead Yet

The Trump administration has dealt a major blow to public media funding in recent days. Popular institutions like the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have lost federal funding due to the cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It’s been a long time coming for ...

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Fashion

Abercrombie And Fitch Might Have Saved Itself With Its Latest Jeans Ad

Abercrombie and Fitch was a brand, similar to Gap, that was near the edge of being forgotten in the past. Once the most popular clothing brand for younger generations in the early 2000s and 2010s, young adults and teens in recent years hardly ever shop there. Thankfully, its latest jeans ...

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ArtistPast

Teddy Swims

Artist of the Month for August 2025 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Bio Guilty Bio Jaten Collin Dimsdale aka Teddy Swims, is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Conyers, Georgia, Dimsdale developed an interest in music thanks to his grandfather, who introduced him to soul music at a young ...

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