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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.
PastVideo

Anxiety By Doechii

Video of the Month for September 2025 https://youtu.be/riCP9x31Kuk?si=qrtA0igunmWwp9v6 Anxiety is a single by popular American rapper and singer Doechii. It was initially released on Doechii’s YouTube channel in 2019 and went viral years later in 2025 on TikTok. Following an outpouring of support from her fans, Doechii officially released it ...

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Make Up ArtistPast

Nikkie De Jager

Fashion Designer of the Month for September 2025 Mouse-pointer Tiktok Instagram Youtube Bio Gallery Bio Nikkie de Jager-Drossaers, aka NikkieTutorials, is a transgender Dutch make-up artist, model, and beauty YouTuber. Born in Wageningen, Netherlands, De Jager began uploading makeup video tutorials to YouTube at 14 being inspired by Lauren Conrad’s ...

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PastUnderground Artist

Esha Tewari

Underground Artist of the Month for September 2025 Tiktok X-twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Soundcloud Bio Things I Want Bio Esha Tewari is a rising Australian 18-year-old Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter. Tewaris initial rise to fame came from her music covers and original songs from her TikTok account. These posts amassed ...

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ArtistPast

Lady Gaga

Artist of the Month for September 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Mouse-pointer Tiktok Bio Abracadabra Bio Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, is an influential American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in New York City, Gaga grew an interet for music at a young age, learning to play instruments ...

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New ArtistPast

Jessie Murph

“New” Artist of the Month for September 2025 Facebook X-twitter Instagram Youtube Tiktok Mouse-pointer Bio Blue Strips Bio Jessie Murph is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Murph first gained popularity through uploading vlogs and song covers on her TikTok and YouTube accounts. Her career officially began ...

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Latin ArtistPast

Gilberto Santa Rosa

Latin Artist of the Month for September 2025 Facebook Instagram Youtube Spotify Mouse-pointer Bio Ahora o Nunca Bio Gilberto Santa Rosa Cortés is a Puerto Rican bandleader and singer of salsa and bolero. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Cortes grew an interest in music during his school years, stepping into ...

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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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