Over the years there’s always a form of technology that gains people’s attention as the “next big thing.” In the 2000’s it was the internet and in the 2010’s it was social media. Nowadays, in the 2020’s, it’s artificial intelligence. It feels like everyone is trying to get their own hands on a slice of […]
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Harlem Pays Tribute to Homicide Victims on National Day of Remembrance
Each year on September 25, communities around the country pause to observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims — a day set aside to honor lives lost to homicide and to offer support for grieving families. One of the most powerful tributes comes from Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. (Stop Another Violent End), a group founded […]
NYC Council Pass Resolution to Support Artists Financially
On May 28th, 2025, the New York City Council voted to pass Resolution 368. This resolution supports the Living Wage for Musicians Act, which was introduced to Congress in 2024. This Living Wage Act aims to improve the pay of musicians by introducing a new streaming royalty system that pays the artist directly. Artists and […]
Politics in Pop Culture: Do Celebrities Really Make a Difference?
Do you remember last election season, when all of these celebrities were posting about voting for Kamala Harris? I know I do. It seems they start making posts about voting every year. However, the real question is: does their support help, or does it merely become a diversion from the important issues at play? I’d […]
Audiobooks vs Reading Books: Can Narration Compare to Reading?
Books. A collection of words that can weave a tale for our imagination, record our understanding of the world, or record the history of civilizations. Books have been part of our growth as a society for thousands of years, ever since the Epic of Gilgamesh was first carved into stone tablets. Books have evolved over […]
Will Miss USA Ever Maintain An Audience With Younger Viewers?
Beauty pageants are losing relevance among younger generations, despite retaining their appeal among older audiences. This generational divide has led to declining interest and lower viewership, raising questions about the long-term viability of such events. Miss USA has experienced a particularly stark drop in viewership across all age groups. In 2015, the show had one […]
Report: Excessive Force Claims Against NYPD Skyrocket
Complaints of excessive force against the NYPD have increased to the highest number they’ve been since 2013, according to a new report released by the New York City Comptroller’s Office. The report, which includes records from the last three years, found that claims of police using excessive force increased by nearly 50% compared to previous […]
New York Special Olympics Returning to Glen Falls
As a state, New York is well known for its dedication to sports. New York has nearly the highest number of professional sports teams in the nation, second only to California. New York has a rich history in the sports industry, even outside of the major sports leagues, and has even hosted the Olympics twice. […]
Kimmel Breaks His Silence After Return to ABC
Jimmy Kimmel is back — and he didn’t waste any time addressing the elephant in the room. After being suspended by ABC last week, the late-night host started his show off by thanking everyone who checked in on him, calling out several of his fellow talk show hosts by name. He followed up by thanking […]
Has Social Media Changed How Music Spreads?
In our modern age, social media has become one of the most prominent methods for people to interact and discover the latest content. Apps such as TikTok have made a name for themselves with their easy-to-use content creation tools, short-form video format, and high-end algorithm that curates an individual’s feed to match their interests. Social […]
Are High Heels Worth The Health Costs?
High heels have remained a popular fashion choice for many decades. Worn by women on formal and business occasions, they symbolize wealth and femininity, yet the health tradeoff is often overlooked. That said, high heels have been known to cause problems in the human body, including bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis. This is largely caused […]
The Blowout vs. the Nail-Biter: Which One’s More Fun?
I watched football on Sunday, and now I’m gonna talk about it like I actually know a thing or two (spoiler: I don’t — but the vibes usually tell me everything I need to know). The only two games I paid enough attention to to really comment on were the Colts vs. the Titans, and […]
