Op-Eds

New York City is many things: lively, resilient, diverse, and a mecca for fashion and art. But as the city grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, it is becoming a scapegoating machine.  Headlines and politicians have focused on migrants as the center of the city’s financial and housing struggles....

Do you ever tire of the same savory foods and wish to embrace your sweet tooth? If so, then Max Brenner might be the place for you! This restaurant is quite unique in that the menu is completely composed of food and desserts that are covered in chocolate. This chain...

Following a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple midwestern states, the FEMA response has been negligible, leaving many to fend for themselves or rely on the support of understaffed local organizations. The recent cuts by DOGE to multiple federal departments are a major cause of this destruction. Meteorologists employed...

“Show, don’t tell” is an unwritten rule in filmmaking and storytelling that prioritizes expressing themes and meanings to the audience through visuals, rather than just telling them. Good dialogue often helps fill in the gaps of what’s going on with the plot and characters, but too much of it can...

There are hundreds of plays and strategies that teams make use of throughout their games, with most of them playing into the strengths of the players. Many plays have been scrutinized in the past and even have gotten banned, which is the current debate NFL is having over the Philadelphia...

The world of Toronto—sorry, Metropolis, is a world that many comic enthusiasts love returning to. All better when the centerpiece of the fictional city is Superman. A blue collar hero whose optimism has captivated legions of fans for over 80 years. In case you need a refresher – what does...

Hey! Are you enjoying NYCTastemakers? Make sure to join our mailing list for NYCTM and never miss the chance to read all of our articles!