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Zach Viera

Bio: My name is Zachary Viera, or Zach for short. I’m a graduate student from UMass Dartmouth expected to get my master’s degree in professional writing in May 2027. My interests include Video Games, Movies, and Books. I’ve taken to professional writing to write in depth about my interests and learn things outside said interests. I’m excited to join the NYC Tastemakers team with hopes to learn more and improve as a writer with this internship.
Flashback Actor

Michael Caine

Flashback Actor of the Month for November 2026 Photo by Wirestock from Deposit Photos X-twitter Mouse-pointer Bio Trailer Bio Michael Caine is an English actor, born in South London on March 14th, 1933. He grew up and served in the British army before pursuing an acting career in the 1950s. ...

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Flashback Actress

Phoebe Cates

Flashback Actress of the Month for November 2026 Photo by everett225 from Deposit Photos Mouse-pointer Instagram Bio Trailer Bio Phoebe Cates is a former American actress and model known for her roles in 80s movies like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Gremlins. She was born in NYC on July ...

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Athlete

Simone Biles

Athlete of the Month for November 2026 Photo by Image Press Agency from Deposit Photos Facebook Tiktok Instagram Bio Highlights Bio Simone Biles is an American gymnast and the most decorated gymnast in history with a combined 41 Olympic and World Championship medals. She was born on March 14, 1997, ...

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Flashback Athlete

James Milner

Flashback Athlete of the Month for November 2026 Photo by operations@newsimages.co.uk from Deposit Photos X-twitter Instagram Bio Highlights Bio James Milner is a 40-year-old former professional soccer player. He was born in Leeds, England, on January 4th, 1986. He first debuted on a team in November of 2002 at age ...

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Reggaeton Artist

Lola Indigo

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for November 2026 Photo by ogfoto@yahoo.es from Deposit Photos Facebook Tiktok Instagram Youtube Threads Mouse-pointer Bio Lola Indigo, Lucho RK – EL BACHATÓN DE LA L Bio Lola Indigo is a Spanish singer, dancer, and choreographer born in Madrid on April 1st, 1992, and raised ...

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Top 5

Top 5 Movies For November 2026

1. The Cat in the Hat (2026) I’m a sucker for animated movies; that’s what I watched growing up. So, I’m excited for the new cat in the hat movie coming out November 6th, 2026. Unlike the 2003 live-action film, this movie is completely animated. In theaters November 6, 2026. ...

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Books

Libraries are a Great Modern Service

Libraries are one of the greatest modern services the world has conceived. We have buildings dedicated to storing our knowledge, stories, and the plethora of things we keep in books. You can go right now to a library and borrow a book free of charge and return it once you’re ...

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Politics

Corporations have Too Much Power

It’s no secret that the wealthy control the country. People spend hundreds of millions to control whatever they can in the country, political ads, funding whatever party they’re in support of, and anything to line their own pockets. Our political parties are no better; they accept bribery with open arms ...

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Latest News

Downtown Cranford’s 19th Annual Scarecrow Stroll is Underway

Downtown Cranford’s 19th annual Scarecrow Stroll is underwayending on October 31st, 2026. The 19th annual New Jersey Downtown Cranford Scarecrow Stroll has been underway with over 100 scarecrows lining the streets. These scarecrows were created by schools, families, businesses, organizations, and all manner of local residents. You can vote for ...

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Latest News

NYC Officials Announce Redesign of Third Avenue in Sunset Park

After the death of a 28-year-old nurse in a hit-and-run crash while walking home from work, NYC officials announced a large-scale redesign of a deadly 2.1-mile stretch of Third Avenue in Sunset Park. The plan will add protected bicycle lanes, reduce vehicle traffic lanes, and shorten pedestrian crossings along this ...

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Sports

Should Athletes be Seen as Role Models?

Sports Athletes like any other celebrity can be seen as role models and heroes to many fans of theirs. They’re put up on a pedestal, seen as the peak of masculinity by many. However, unlike other celebrities, their fame come from their skill at a sport. They’re working to play ...

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Politics

The Chinese AI Bubble has Burst

The Chinese AI bubble has burst, and they’ve lost $480 billion dollars. I never believed it would happen, but here we are. It’s a breath of fresh air after all kinds of awful news and AI forcing itself into every crevice of our daily lives. With this unprecedented loss for ...

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