A 91-year-old Staten Island resident was shocked to find thousands of dollars in traffic fines for a car he didn’t even drive. Instead, officials said someone copied his license plate and used it on another vehicle. The man, who usually drives only to church or the nearby store according to his daughter, began receiving bills […]
Tag: Op Ed
Trump Backs Vote to Release Epstein Files
After years of the files being held by the government, the House of Representatives is set to finally approve a measure that will force the Justice Department to let the public see all of the records on Jeffrey Epstein. With the House looking like it has the momentum to get the records released, Donald Trump […]
The Secret Struggle of Finding Time to Read
Bookworms, let’s be honest here: finding time to read is a lot harder than it sounds. I love to read and would do so in a heartbeat if given the chance, but unfortunately, life tends to get in the way of that. There are always other things going on that need prioritizing like work, school, chores, family […]
Dave Burgess, Band Leader Behind ‘Tequila’, Passed Away at 90.
On October 19th, 2025, songwriter, guitarist, and the band leader for The Champs, Dave Burgess, passed away at the age of 90. A celebration of his life was held on November 8th and was attended by many of his friends and loved ones. Dave Burgess was one of the key members of The Champs band, […]
The Subtle Psychology of Disney Villains
When I was younger, I despised the Disney villains just like any other kid would. They hurt the princess in some way, so they were immediately written off by me. Now that I’m an adult, I find them fascinating because they’re representations of the feelings and parts of us we try to hide away: greed, […]
Coach John Beam Shot at Oakland College
On November 13th, John Beam, a college football coach who is most well known for their part in the Netflix show ‘Last Chance U’, was shot on the Oakland College campus. The attack was said to have occurred at a football facility on the campus of Laney College. He started working there in 2012 and […]
Governor Hochul Puts Hold on New York’s All-Electric Building Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to delay the start of New York’s all-electric building law, which was supposed to begin next year. The decision came because a court case challenges the law. The law, known as the All-Electric Buildings Act, was passed in 2023. It requires new buildings under seven stories to use only electric […]
Some of Epstein’s Files Have Finally Been Released
Recently, the Jeffrey Epstein Estate has released a new batch of emails and other miscellaneous documents to the public. From the information provided by the documents, they have raised further questions regarding just how many connections the man had before his death in captivity. For those unaware, Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier who had […]
Masa, The First Japanese Restaurant to Earn Three Michelin Stars, has lost a Star
In New York City, Masa has been a hit destination for fine dining in the city for 15 years. However, in a recent announcement by Michelin ahead of its regional ceremony, the former three-star restaurant has been downgraded to two stars. Masa was the first Japanese restaurant in the United States to receive the award […]
The Vampire Diaries and the Science of Emotional Rollercoasters
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, […]
NBCUniversal is Set to Launch a New NBC Sports Network Next Week
Amid NBC shutting down several of its cable networks over the past few months, NBCUniversal has decided to launch the new NBC Sports Network, an upgrade on the previous version that was taken off the air in 2021. NBCUniversal has announced that on November 17th, the NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will begin operations on several […]
The Government Shutdown is Over
As of yesterday, November 12th, the government shutdown that started on October 1st and lasted 43 days has officially come to an end. Yesterday, current President Donald Trump signed a federal funding bill that would allow the government to reopen. The bill was only able to be signed by the president thanks to the Congress […]
