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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.
Sports

Will Rising Heat Change How Sports Operate?

The recent record-breaking heatwaves within the United States are actively changing the ways people go throughout summer, in their daily activities, and especially within sports. The 2026 World Cup has shed light on the experiences soccer players are having in their attempts to beat the heat while training, playing in ...

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Latest News

Safety Measures In NYC Expanded For The Dangerous Weekend Heat Wave

As a dangerous heat wave hits New York City and its surrounding areas, safety measures to protect citizens from this dangerous heat have expanded ahead of the holiday weekend. These additional measures build on the Heat Emergency Plan announced on Monday. “I am asking every New Yorker to make a ...

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Video Games

The Modern Gaming Industry Is Hinging On Grand Theft Auto VI’s Success

Grand Theft Auto VI’s release has been hotly anticipated since its first announcement in February 2022, over ten years since the release of Grand Theft Auto V. Delays have plagued the game since its announcement, but as its finalized release date later this year draws closer and closer, the hype ...

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Top 5

Top 5 Movies for July 2026

Summer is nearly here, and already 2026 has graced us with a plethora of interesting films on the silver screen. Luckily, this upcoming July is looking like another great month for film. Listed below are our top 5 movies that we believe readers would have the most fun watching in ...

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Fashion DesignerPast

Miuccia Prada

Fashion Designer of the Month for July 2026 Photo Credit: Photo by arp from Deposit Photos https://depositphotos.com/editorial/designer-miuccia-prada-163095382.html Bio Bio Miuccia Bianchi Prada is an Italian fashion designer and businesswoman. Born in Milan, Italy, Bianchi had gotten a political science degree at the University of Milan and was an active member ...

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Male ModelPast

Oliver Cheshire

Male Model of the Month for July 2026 Photo Credit: Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos https://depositphotos.com/editorial/oliver-cheshire-302897482.html X-twitter Instagram Bio Gallery Bio Oliver Luke Cheshire is an English model, entrepreneur, and fashion designer. Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, Cheshire initially dreamed of being a firefighter or actor thanks to his ...

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Sports

Supreme Court’s Ban On Transgender Athletes Will Be A Detriment To Their Community

A recent landmark Supreme Court decision against transgender athletes within the United States is just another blow to a community that has been increasingly under fire by the Trump administration and the Republican community at large. Like with issues revolving around bathrooms or even prisons, forcing transgender people out of ...

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Politics

Democratic Socialists Have A Better Shot Now Than Ever Before In The United States

Socialism within the United States has been stagnant for decades, thanks to the lingering effects of the Red Scare and the fall of the Soviet Union. Until recently, there could hardly ever be a good case of socialism being accepted by the wider population of the United States, especially with ...

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Latest News

NYC’s Fair-Fares Program To Expand

An expansion towards the New York City Fair Fares program has been announced following the recent successful conclusion of a budget deal. The 125.8 billion spending plan was finalized Tuesday morning with City Council Speaker Julie Menin and NYC mayor Zohran Mamdano ahead of the deadline for the city budget. ...

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Make Up ArtistPast

Gucci Westman

Make Up Artist of the Month for June 2026 Photo Credit: Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos https://depositphotos.com/editorial/gucci-westman-american-actress-cameron-diaz-arrives-2026-2nd-annual-861327360.html Mouse-pointer Instagram Youtube Bio Gallery Bio Gucci Westman is an American makeup artist, cosmetic designer, and founder of Westman Atelier. Born in California, Westman and her family moved to Europe ...

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New ArtistPast

Olivia Dean

“New” Artist of the Month for June 2026 Photo credit: Photo by fredduval from Deposit Photos Instagram Tiktok Facebook Youtube Mouse-pointer Spotify Bio So Easy (To Fall In Love) Bio Olivia Dean is an English singer and songwriter born in Haringey, a borough of London, England. Dean found an interest ...

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Flashback AthletePast

Pelé

Flashback Athlete of the Month for June 2026 Photo credit: Photo by A.Paes from Deposit Photos Facebook X-twitter Instagram Mouse-pointer Bio Highlight Bio Edson Arantes do Nascimento, aka Pelé, was a well-known Brazilian professional football player. Born in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Pelé was taught how to play football ...

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