When I first saw The Vampire Diaries on Netflix, I remember seeing a girl between two guys and thinking it was just going to be another show with vampires, a love triangle and a lot of drama. That didn’t stop me from watching it, of course. I just had expectations. While the show did have these things, […]
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With Calverton Ceremony Canceled, Long Islanders Find New Ways to Honor Veterans
A day meant for honoring veterans at Calverton National Cemetery looked different this year after the annual ceremony was canceled due to the federal government shutdown. The cemetery in Calverton announced the cancellation of its planned Veterans Day ceremony, explaining it’s due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and limited time to prepare an event […]
Why Sad Songs Make Us Feel Better
When I’m feeling down in the dumps, I don’t need someone to come cheer me up. All I need is my QuietComfort Noise Canceling headphones and a song that understands. There’s just something about a sad song that makes it easier to breathe through the sadness instead of pretending like it’s not there to begin […]
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Manhattan Apartment
A 47-year-old woman, Carmen Lopez, was found dead Monday morning inside her Manhattan apartment after being stabbed several times, police said. She was found around 4:30 a.m. in a building on West 129th Street in the Morningside Heights area. According to the New York City Police Department, a cleaner found Lopez on the third floor […]
The Overlooked Benefit of Napping for Adults
We live in a world that praises always having something to do. If you’re not working or moving in some sort of productive way at all times, people look at you like you’re lazy. Hear me out: what if the key to being more productive, creative and mentally healthy is simply taking a nap? Napping is […]
How Trading Sauce Gardner Helped the Jets and Colts in Different Ways
When the Jets sent their cornerback, Sauce Gardner, to the Colts, many fans were stunned. He’d been one of their best players. However, when you look at the trade from a closer perspective, the deal makes sense for both sides. The Jets walked away with two first-round draft picks. That gives them a strong foundation to rebuild […]
Tragedy Outside Long Island School: Grandfather Killed in Hit-and-Run
An 80-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run just outside Woodward Parkway Elementary School in Long Island. The incident took place Friday at around 11:40 a.m. in South Farmingdale, New York. The victim, Peter Morris, had just taken part in a Veterans Day ceremony with his granddaughter at the elementary school. Just moments later, as […]
Outfits I’ll Never Forget Even If They Don’t Fit Anymore
There’s a red dress in the back of my closet I haven’t worn in years. It doesn’t fit. It might never happen again, but I can’t bring myself to let it go. Every time I see it, I remember the night I wore it: the first fancy night out with my husband. That’s the thing […]
Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change
Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter. It’s their second win in a row. The last game they […]
NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in New Jersey Road Rage Shooting
A former officer from the New York City Police Department has pleaded guilty in a road‐rage shooting that happened in New Jersey and left the victim severely disabled. 28-year-old Hieu Tran admitted guilt to the charge of attempted murder to the incident that occurred on May 17, 2024 in Voorhees Township (Camden County). At the time, he was off‑duty. […]
Naruto’s Greatest Weapon Was Empathy
When people talk about “Naruto,” it’s typically about the fight scenes or the jutsus. There’s so many different arcs they like, especially the war arc and the training ones. Then, of course, there’s Naruto’s Rasengan or the infamous Nine-Tails. However, the further you get in the story, the more you realize the true power behind […]
Stop Calling It a “Guilty Pleasure” When It’s Just a Really Good Snack
Alright, it’s time we had a talk. If you’re still calling your favorite snack a “guilty pleasure,” I have one thing to ask you: why? Seriously, why? I don’t understand the negative connotation that comes with our favorite snacks. It’s not like you’re embezzling money or committing tax fraud. You’re literally just eating a […]
