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Samantha Woodruff

Bio: Samantha Woodruff is a graduate from Washington State University with a Bachelors in English and Technical Writing. An avid reader since childhood, she has always had a strong connection with storytelling and writing. Her interests include art, cooking, video games, and movies. Samantha is excited to join the NYC Tastemakers team and have a chance to share her work with a wider audience through this internship.
Latin Artist

Natalia Lafourcade

Latin Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by everett225 from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Spotify Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Journey Towards Songbook Bio Maria Natalia Lafourcade Silva, who performs under the name Natalia Lafourcade, is one of the most influential Latin music artists of the ...

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Flashback Artist

Cher

Flashback Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by s_bukley from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Spotify Apple Youtube Bio Fire Down Below Bio Cheryl Sarkisian, who performs under the name as Cher, is one of the most popular and influential pop artists of all time. ...

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Underground Artist

Leon Thomas

Underground Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Jean_Nelson from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Spotify Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio My Muse Bio Leon George Thomas III, who performs under the name Leon Thomas, is an American singer and songwriter, known for R&B, soul, and hip-hop. ...

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Artist

Zara Larsson

Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Jean_Nelson from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Spotify Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Lush Life and Midnight Sun (Live from New Year’s Rocking Eve) Bio Zara Larsson is a popular singer and songwriter from Sweden. She is best known for ...

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Video

Madwoman by Laufey

Video of the Month for May 2026 https://youtu.be/yNa8jP4zoJo?si=XmA_ekGOu7wjlrwo Madwoman is a music video released by Laufey on her YouTube channel on April 13, 2026. The song was originally released on her album A Matter of Time on August 22, 2025, with the deluxe edition being released shortly before the video ...

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Reggaeton Artist

J Balvin

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Featureflash from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Tiktok Spotify Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Pal Agua Bio José Álvaro Osorio Balvín, who performs as J Balvin, is a famous reggaeton artist. He is one of the highest-selling Latin artists, with ...

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Fashion Designer

Virgil Abloh

Fashion Designer of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by SharpShooter from Deposit Photos Instagram Facebook X-twitter Youtube Mouse-pointer Bio Gallery Bio Virgil Abloh was a famous American fashion designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the fashion label Off-White which specializes in luxury streetwear.  Abloh was ...

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New Artist

Doechii

“New” Artist of the Month for May 2026 Photo credit: Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Instagram Tiktok X-twitter Spotify Youtube Apple Mouse-pointer Bio girl, get up (Feat. SZA) Bio Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon, better known as Doechii, is a popular rapper and singer. She was born on August ...

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Latest News

Teen Shot on Subway in Queens

Just after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, a 15-year-old boy was shot on a subway train. According to police, the incident happened during the evening rush hour aboard a Manhattan-bound A train, near the 80th Street Station. Reports show that a fight seems to have gotten out of ...

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Latest News

NJ Health Officials Report State’s First Confirmed Case of Measles in 2026

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health announced the state’s first confirmed case of measles this year. A child from Hudson County reportedly contracted the virus after traveling internationally.  Health officials are warning the public that two locations were exposed, and are urging anyone present at ...

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Latest News

Mayor Mamdani Announces Plans for City-Owned Grocery Store in Harlem

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, during the commemoration of his first 100 days in office, Mayor Mamdani gave New Yorkers an update on one of his key campaign promises: city-owned government-operated grocery stores. The following Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Mamdani and other officials held an event at the proposed location ...

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Latest News

Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Fire Last Month

NY police arrested a man on Tuesday morning, who they believe is responsible for setting a Brooklyn apartment on fire last month that resulted in the deaths of 4 people, 3 adults and a 3-year-old child. The fire occurred on March 16, starting just before 12:30 pm at 132-05 Avery ...

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