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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.
Photographer

Larry Shore

Photographer of the Month for May 2026 Mouse-pointer Instagram Bio Gallery Bio I like sincerity, most people do. Photography offers this quality, especially with event work. When I am at a wedding or corporate gathering, I seek out, and ALWAYS find, genuine captures. Of course, I polish up all my ...

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Director

Greta Gerwig

Director of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Jean_Nelson from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Bio Latest Trailer Bio Greta Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and film director. Born in Sacramento, California, Gerwig started as an actress when she was admitted to playwriting MFA programs. She ...

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Actress

Anne Hathaway

Actress of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by s_bukley from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook Tiktok Bio Latest Trailer Bio Anne Hathaway is a popular American actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Hathaway grew up in Milburn, New Jersey, developing an interest in theater, shadowing her stage actress ...

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Make Up Artist

Bobbi Brown

Make Up Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo Credit: Photo by everett225 from Deposit Photos https://depositphotos.com/editorial/bobbi-brown-arrivals-2006-olympus-spring-summer-fashion-week-bryant-268208094.html Facebook Instagram X-twitter Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Bobbi Brown is an American professional make-up artist. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Brown began her career after graduating from Emerson College in Boston with a ...

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Sports

European World Cup Visitors Are Debating Walking To MetLife Stadium, A Result Of High Ticket Prices?

The 2026 World Cup has driven a whirlwind of controversy leading up to its opening in the past few months. That said, transportation to the event remains one of the most pressing and controversial topics. Discussion and criticism towards the event escalated when the ticket pricing for busing to MetLife ...

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Politics

Why NYC’s Urban Forest Plan Should Be Replicated Across The US

An upcoming New York City environmental plan has the potential to do a lot of good, and if it works, more cities should adopt similar measures. Cities are notoriously known for their excessive use of concrete and asphalt, as well as their lack of green spaces. Despite the fact that ...

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Latest News

NYC Welcomes Its First Full-Scale Casino

​A first-of-its-kind casino finally opens in New York City. Resorts World, owned by Malaysia-based company Genting, opened its doors in South Ozone Park on Tuesday, hosting over 1,200 new jobs. It’s one of three casino licenses Genting won over other giants in the gaming space, including Las Vegas Sands, Caesars ...

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Politics

The Correspondents’ Dinner Attack Conspiracy Theories Just Are A Symptom Of The Current American Political Climate

An attack against the president, especially at an official event like the White House correspondents’ dinner, would typically have garnered significant outcry and concern from the American public. That said, horse after the incident occurred, instead of outcry, what the Trump administration saw was indifference and speculation from many within ...

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Sports

Why Haven’t Youth Sports Gotten Congressional Support Similar To College Sports?

​College sports have had a rise in congressional attention in recent years, unsurprisingly yet warranted due to how badly the industry has treated college athletes. That said, with all the focus on the college sports industry, lawmakers and the general population alike are overlooking the silent crisis within the youth ...

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Politics

Why Are Black NYC Residents At A Higher Risk Of Losing Their Homes?

​New York City council member Chi Ossé’s arrest during an eviction protest has pushed a particular type of housing fraud into the public eye, and the surprising rate of black owners affected by it. ​Deed Theft is a type of fraud that has been plaguing homeowners for years, but the ...

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Sports

Why Red Bull’s Transition To Extreme Sports Is Genius

Red Bull has dominated the energy drink market for decades since its global debut in 1997. However, the past decade has seen several competitors gain significant amounts of success, prompting the drink company to focus on other avenues to stay relevant. For Red Bull, that avenue came in the form ...

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Politics

Could Betting Apps Contribute To The End Of Political Insider Trading?

Insider trading has been an open secret in politics for decades. That said, the internet and social media have made trading more normalized and more blatant to the point that lawmakers can no longer ignore it. Kalshi, a popular online prediction market platform, has risen to the top of trading ...

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