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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.
Health and Wellness

Sunscreen Is More Important Than Ever Before, So Why Do People Hate It?

As summer approaches, the world is facing rapid levels of rising heat that only seem to keep breaking records as years go by. Currently, it’s more important than ever before to prep yourself and your family’s safety under what is likely to be extreme weather. Sunscreen remains one of the ...

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Sports

Trump’s Appearance at Monday’s Knicks Game May Have Backfired

Anticipation was high for the New York Knicks’ third game in the Eastern Conference against the Spurs. However, the announcement of Trump’s attendance at the game seemed to put a damper on the massive amount of hype that had been building.  However, it wasn’t just the hype that Trump’s visit ...

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Politics

Why Combining Military Forces With Israel Is Short-Sighted

A bipartisan motion seeking to combine the militaries of the United States and Israel has sparked a number of controversies online. This comes after a bill was introduced by Alabama Republican Representative Mike Rogers and Washington Democratic Representative Adam Smith early in May 2026. In fact, the bill hasn’t had ...

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Latest News

NJ Governor To Announce 770 Free World Cup Tickets For NJ Soccer Fans

Free tickets to a select number of New Jersey residents are on their way, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill. The announcement was made at the Hackensack University Medical Center by Governor Sherrill on Tuesday morning, who explained that 770 non-transferable World Cup tickets will be distributed freely to select New ...

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Sports

Schools Should Include Bicycle Lessons In Gym Class

There are many things, particularly in life skills, that people think are a given. For many people is a skill that is typically taught at an early age by a person’s parents or from a close family member. However, what was once a given childhood experience for many has been ...

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Politics

What Progressives Get Wrong About Voting And Why It Hurts Everyone

Voting has been and continues to be a controversial topic within progressive spaces online and in real-life discussions. A majority of people who lean towards the left have either complicated views on voting or have completely separated themselves from even thinking about participating in the American electoral system. It’s a ...

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Latest News

Citizens Within The Tri-State Area Maybe Able To See The Northern Lights on Thursday

Americans living in the tri-state area may have a chance to see the northern lights later tonight. According to USA Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center has issued an alert for a G3 geomagnetic storm for today, June 4, and Friday, June 5. A ...

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Books

Pizza Hut’s Book It Program Should Have Never Left

Literacy rates around the world have seen a significant dip, but the case of literacy within the United States has become an incredibly significant case, especially among the younger demographics. In the past, there was a wide range of programs and teaching methods that helped keep literacy rates up among ...

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Beauty

The Natural Hair Movement Helps More Than Just Black Diaspora

The perception around black hair from those within the black community and outside of it has led to an unfortunate culture that has encouraged people to either hide or straighten it with products and heat. While everyone is allowed to do with their hair however they wish, decades have shown ...

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Sports

Local Swimming Pools Need To Be Protected

As the summer months trickle in, more families will be searching for ways to cool off. Swimming is one of the great ways to beat the heat, but for many who are either too far away from beaches or don’t want to deal with sand in their clothes, pools are ...

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Politics

NJ Governor Sherill’s Response to The Delaney Hall ICE Protests Might Have Sealed Her Career’s Fate

An ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, has been grabbing the attention of the public in recent weeks due to a surge of Anti-ICE protests. This comes after months of allegations from New Jersey politicians concerning the alleged unsanitary conditions of the facility and the state of those who ...

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Latest News

New York City Gears Up For The Annual Tribeca Film Festival

A world-renowned film festival is gearing up for its annual showcase this week. For 25 years, the Tribeca Film Festival has been considered to be one of the most influential festivals in the film industry, exploring various innovations across creative entertainment. The Tribeca Film Festival continues to be an exciting ...

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