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Lily Tringali

Bio: Lily Tringali is a sophomore at SUNY Oswego where she is studying Creative Writing and Cinema and Screen Studies. Her passion for writing started when she was a young girl, and she loves to use her creativity in many different ways. When she isn't writing, you may find her reading anything written by Stephen King. Lily is thrilled to be joining the NYC Tastemakers team where she hopes to expand her knowledge on all things revolving writing.
Food

Three reasons why eating a ‘rainbow plate’ is vital for your health

A common misconception about eating healthy is that it has to be boring. Any green vegetable you find in the grocery store paired with boiled chicken isn’t the most appealing meal. But, by “eating the rainbow,” you can accomplish all of your health goals while giving your body the nutrients …

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Fashion

Influencers face backlash for praising Shein’s factory working conditions after abuse allegations

Shein, a fast fashion retailer founded in Nanjing, China, initially gained popularity in 2019, and its fame has only been increasing since. Like most fast fashion brands, Shein gained popularity for their affordable prices and decent quality of products. Whether it’s clothes, shoes, or  jewelry, Shein produces goods that people …

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Sports

Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass deletes all social media after missing crucial field goal

As the Super Bowl approaches, football fans are watching the thrilling playoff games, rooting for their teams, and having social media debates about all-things-football. As their favorite teams advance in the competition, supporters are filled with anticipation and excitement, while others deal with disappointment as their teams lose. Avid fans …

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Books

David Baldacci selected as the 2024 PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion

Each year, the PEN/Faulkner Literary Champion commendation is given to “recognize a lifetime of devoted literary advocacy and a commitment to inspiring new generations of readers and writers.” This year, an author by the name of David Baldacci had the honor of receiving this award. The PEN/Faulkner Foundation announced the …

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Fashion

Louis Vuitton drops a new ‘sandwich bag’ that costs $3,000

For quite a while, there have been unique fashion fads that take over the internet. Platform crocs, cropped sweaters, and one hundred different eyebrow trends are just a few of the recent fashion rages. Louis Vuitton and Pharrell Williams, record producer and designer, worked hand in hand to make a …

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Politics

Meet the candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election

The US presidential election of 2024 is rapidly approaching, marking an important turning point in the nation’s history. The future leader will be chosen by the people, and candidates are actively campaigning. Between the Democrats and the Republicans, five candidates have declared their candidacy, and the United States is prepared …

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Books

Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends with Us” set to hit the big screen, starring Blake Lively

Colleen Hoover’s 2022 New York Times bestselling novel, “It Ends with Us”, is officially being adapted for the big screen, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Released in 2016, the novel began to gain widespread popularity in 2022 and became a social media culture phenomenon, becoming the top-selling print book …

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Music

Ariana Grande has announced plans to release her first album since 2020

Since the release of her last album in 2020, Ariana Grande has been depriving her fans of any new music. After the release of her newest song, “yes, and?”, in 2023, Ariana posted a somewhat hidden message for her fans, uploading a picture with the caption reading, “see you next …

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Latest News

South Africa presents genocide claims against Israel after Gaza is deemed, “unsafe for all”

At the International Court of Justice, located in The Hague, Netherlands, South Africa accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians. South Africa’s parliament pleaded with one of the United Nation’s top courts to order an immediate halt to all Israeli military operations in Gaza. Israel, which was founded as a …

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Health and Wellness

Hypnosis treatment for mental health: Effective or inadequate?

Hypnosis, also known as hypnotherapy, is a type of mind-body medicine that puts a person into a state of deep relaxation and focused concentration. A trained and certified hypnotist or hypnotherapist uses verbal cues, repetition, and imagery to guide the mind into a deep state of composure and ease. It …

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Food

Studies find that lab-grown meat is worse for the environment than actual meat

A new article from researchers at The University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) has found that the environmental impact from lab-grown meat is very likely to be higher than  real, authentic meat.  It’s no secret that the mass production of meat is damaging to our environment. Meat production accounts for …

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Beauty

The best looks from the 2024 Golden Globes

For the past few decades, the Golden Globes have been held to recognize outstanding performances in films and television during the year. This annual ceremony started in 1944, and presents awards in 27 categories. Worldwide favorites such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Eras Tour, and many more were nominated, but only …

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