CC Sabathia. Recognize that name? If you’re a long-time fan of the Yankees, you probably know all that name about in terms of baseball. This isn’t about baseball, though. Sabathia’s story is about more than that. Earlier this month, he posted on social media and celebrated ten years of being sober. That milestone is worth […]
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Violet Sorrengail Is Redefining What Strength Looks Like in Fantasy
In many fantasy stories, the strong female character is usually this tall and all mighty warrior. She can fight with a weapon like a sword or even a bow and arrow and win battles like it’s any other typical day (looking at you, Katniss Everdeen and Feyre Archeron). Violet Sorrengail from “Fourth Wing”, on the […]
Harvey Taught Mike How to Be a Lawyer — But Mike Taught Harvey Why It Matters
If you have ever watched “Suits,” you know it’s more than just some show that has lawyers and a bunch of drama to keep us entertained. It’s a story about two very different men who change each other’s lives. Harvey Specter is a top lawyer. He’s smooth with his words, confident and always, always focused […]
Nor’easter Tragedy: Dislodged Solar Panel Kills NYC Pedestrian
A 76-year-old woman named Lyudmila Braun died Sunday after a solar panel tore free from a rooftop structure during a nor’easter and struck her in Brooklyn. Police say the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. near Ocean Parkway and West Brighton Beach Avenue. According to the Department of Buildings, the panel came loose from its steel […]
Online Shopping Is Just Expensive Guessing
Online shopping is supposed to be easy, but let’s be honest and admit that most of the time it’s more like expensive gambling with worse odds. Will it fit? Is it see-through? Does it have real pockets or those fake ones? Is it nice material or just thin and easily worn down? Was that model […]
It’s Not About the Record Anymore — It’s About the Response
At 0–6, things couldn’t be going much worse for the Jets. The record speaks for itself in all honesty. The story now isn’t about whether or not the team wins or loses anymore — it’s about how this team responds to adversity. Losing is frustrating and emotional. I’m sure we’ve all been there before. It’s […]
Governor Declares State of Emergency for NYC Region Ahead of Heavy Storm Nor’easter
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and Westchester County ahead of a strong nor’easter expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and dangerous winds. The declaration allows state and local agencies to work out emergency responses and use their resources more efficiently before the storm. Hochul said the […]
Why Can’t My Phone Battery Last Like a 2005 Nokia?
I’ll just say it: I’m tired of babying my phone battery like it’s some fragile little bird. What happened to the days when phones actually lasted? Back in 2005, I heard there were those Nokias that lived for days. Days. Apparently, you could leave it on the counter, forget about it for a week, come back and […]
Cheese Boards Are Just Adult Lunchables — and That’s Beautiful
Let’s be honest: cheese boards are just grown-up Lunchables, and I say that with nothing but love. Think about it: what is a charcuterie board if it’s not a fancier form of a Lunchable? You’ve got little slices of meat, tiny cheeses, crackers or bread and sometimes even some fruit or chocolate. It’s portioned, and […]
I’m All About My Daily Walks — Until the Weather Says “Not Today, Girl”
I love my daily walk. It’s not some big power-walking moment. I’m not speed-walking in matching athleisure while listening to an inspirational podcast. Most days, I’m just walking around the neighborhood in my worn out Adidas, listening to sad music like the main character in a film. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes I listen to […]
Disney Channel Taught Me I’d Have a Secret Identity and a Cool Wardrobe by Age 14 — I Got Anxiety and Mismatched Socks Instead
When I was a kid, Disney Channel made me think that being a teenager would be amazing. I was convinced my life would be full of these epic moments, cool clothes and maybe even a secret identity. I thought I’d have some kind of double life, a closet that organized itself and a group of […]
Cuomo Pivots: Rebuild Rikers Rather Than Close It
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo surprised a lot of people this week with a big shift in how he thinks New York City should deal with Rikers Island. Instead of closing it down, like the city has been planning for years, Cuomo now says we should rebuild it. “We can and must do both things at […]
