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 […]
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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 […]
Will K-Beauty Continue To Thrive In the US?
Korean beauty products have seen a noticeable rise not only in the United States but in other Western countries in recent years. Unsurprisingly, the popularity of Korean media, including K-pop and K-dramas, amongst younger generations has likely facilitated interest in various Korean products. This has led to a market for K-Beauty products to explode. K-Beauty […]
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 […]
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 […]
New England Patriots Host a Video Game Night for Veterans
The New England Patriots made the decision last Tuesday to be the host for over 25 veterans and their extended families for Veterans Day. The Patriots had welcomed the veterans to Gillette Stadium for food and video games, with many of the team’s players being present for the event. This event was part of the […]
Fashion May Become A Major Reason for Travel for Tourists
International travelers have had various popular reasons for going overseas. For many, it can be for work, to fill a bucket list, for leisure, or for medical reasons. That said, recent trends have seen younger generations going on international trips for fashion tourism. While fast fashion dominated physical shelves and online retailers for years prior […]
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 […]
