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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.
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Como Me Sorprendes by Luis Damon

Video of the Month for June 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggFrTTqnoZY Como Me Sorprendes is the latest song by American salsa artist Luis Damon, centered around the importance of salsa to his culture, and that no matter where he goes, it lives through him. Its music video was directed by Rhonny Tufino Studios ...

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Darryl Strawberry

Flashback Athlete of the Month for June 2024 Instagram Bio Highlight Bio Darryl “Straw” Strawberry is a former baseball right fielder who played for the New York Mets, Lost Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. Born in Los Angeles, California, Strawberry got his start playing baseball for the Crenshaw High ...

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Sports

Should sports betting be banned? (Op-Ed)

Sports betting has an undeniable grip on the sports industry. ESPN reported that sports betting generated over $10.92 billion in 2023 alone. Currently, 38 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized sports betting, including Florida, which legalized it in November 2023. However, sports betting isn’t the only industry that has seen ...

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Sports

Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire 

Major League Baseball has announced  the departure of long-time umpire, Cuban-American Ángel Hernández. Hernández has had a three-decade-long career with MLB, and over those years, he has generated a controversial reputation among fans. According to USA TODAY, Hernández and MLB concluded discussions over a financial settlement over the weekend. The ...

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Food

NYC Outdoor Dining spots to shrink in August

New York City might witness a significant decline in outdoor dining options after August. The Gothamist reports that restaurants failing to register for the Outdoor Dining Program by its August 3rd deadline risk losing their outdoor seating areas. The Outdoor Dining Program, dubbed Dining Out NYC, was established by the ...

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Disney to layoff 14% of Pixar Employees

Pixar employees are bracing themselves for layoffs. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Pixar will be downsizing its workforce by 14%, affecting approximately 175 employees. Prior to these layoffs, Pixar employed around 1,300 workers. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Pixar employees were anticipating these layoffs due to prior notifications and recent ...

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Fashion

UK Fashion Brand The Vampire’s wife closes down

The renowned UK occasion-wear fashion brand, The Vampire’s Wife, will cease operations and trading. The brand made the announcement on its website on Tuesday, expressing gratitude to clients and fans for their support. “Despite a period of positive growth and sales,” the message read, “the upheaval in the wholesale market ...

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Music

Eminem surprises fans with teaser for New Music

Eminem gave fans a surprise on Monday, teasing his upcoming album in a page of the Detroit Free Press. According to Billboard, the famed rapper released a fake obituary of his Slim Shady persona to lead up to the release of his 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady ...

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BPM Entertainment Teases New K-Pop Group Members

An upcoming KPop group has teased its members on Thursday, ahead of its 2024 debut. According to NME, Big Planet Made Entertainment (BPM) revealed the KPop group BadVillain on April 4. Shortly after, BPM Entertainment revealed that BadVillain would consist of seven members. The teaser released this Thursday showcases the ...

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Sports

San Francisco Giants Jung Hoo Lee out due to shoulder injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee, outfielder for the San Francisco Giants is out due to a shoulder injury from Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. According to ESPN, Hoo Lee had crashed into the right-center field wall in an attempt to catch a drive from Cincinnati’s Jeimer Candelario. ...

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Food

McDonald’s contemplates $5 Value Meal

McDonald’s customers could be seeing even lower prices from the global fast-food company, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. The report noted that the company was contemplating a new $5 deal in a recent first-quarter earnings call, due to its results being “lower than initially expected.” According to Restaurant ...

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Sports

Aaron Rodgers to open Monday Night Football with the NY Jets

Aaron Rodgers is gearing up for his return alongside the New York Jets. According to a recent announcement, Rodgers and the Jets are opening the Monday Night Football game for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ners on September 9. Born in Chico, California, Rodgers started his professional football career ...

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