In a recent meeting between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Adams came out and showed his support for Cuomo to win the race to replace him as mayor. This endorsement came just two days before the early votes can be cast. In a statement from Adams, he said, “Andrew […]
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Parents Praise NYPD Officers After Baby Saved From Choking
Two NYPD officers are being celebrated for their heroic actions after saving a 10-month-old baby boy who had stopped breathing in his home in the Queens earlier this month. On October 10 at around 4:40 p.m., officers answered a 911 call that reported a baby choking. Upon arriving at the house, they found the baby, […]
Coming-of-Age Doesn’t Stop at 18 — and Movies Should Reflect That
Movies love to tell us that growing up ends the moment you graduate high school. For most of us, that’s when things actually get confusing. You leave home, start working, maybe move to a new place (maybe more than once like in my case) and now all of a sudden you’re supposed to know who […]
Kraft Heinz Set to Split Once Again
In a recent announcement, Kraft Heinz is set to split into two different companies as economic struggles make the company rethink the merger. The announcement comes after the company has not seen any economic growth for a decade since the merger. The goal is that one of the companies will focus on groceries, and the […]
Should More Fashion Companies Replicate Calvin Klein’s Take Back Program?
In recent years, the fashion industry has been one of many that have been reckoning with their impacts on the environment and overall sustainability. Fashion brands have begun announcing initiatives that promote sustainability, and recently, Calvin Klein appears to be the latest to do so. Calvin Klein’s Re-Calvin, a take-back program, was developed in partnership […]
Injury Check and Optimism: Why the Knicks’ Pre-Season Record Is a Solid Step, Not the Finish Line
The Knicks preseason was promising. Some games were messy, some games looked alright. Not perfect. They tried though, you could tell even with some of the main guys out. Towns wasn’t playing due to a sore quad. Hart’s back is hurting. Robinson’s out because of his ankle. That’s a lot of missing pieces, and you […]
Under The Radar Technological Discoveries
In recent months, many new discoveries and innovations have been made in the field of technology and science that have not received much mainstream attention. New products have been developed that could replace the current products on the market, and scientists have discovered new phenomena and potential new sources of energy. In a recent study […]
White House Renovation Plans Cause Controversy
In the past few days, President Donald Trump has made moves to begin renovations of the East Wing of the White House. The current President has made his intentions clear to demolish parts of the East Wing to create a new ballroom for the White House. This act has caused significant controversy among Democrats and […]
Mother Arrested After Newborn Baby Found Unattended at NYC’s Penn Station
Police have arrested 30-year-old Assa Diawara, who is now facing charges of abandoning a child and endangering the child’s welfare. A newborn baby girl was found abandoned Monday morning inside Penn Station. The infant, wrapped in a blanket, was discovered around 9:30 a.m. on a subway platform near the 34th Street and Seventh Avenue entrance. […]
You Can’t Save a City Alone: “Arrow” and the Lone-Wolf Myth
When “Arrow” started, it felt like a normal hero story. One guy with a bow trying to clean up a city that was falling apart. Oliver Queen came back after five years on an island and decided he had to fix everything himself. In the first season, that’s all you saw. He was angry, alone […]
Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit’s Bassist, Dead at 48
Recently, on October 18th, it was confirmed the Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit’s bassist, passed away at the age of 48. Based on the call put out to the relevant authorities, it seems that the cause of death was cardiac arrest, but that has not been formally confirmed. Sam Rivers was an American singer and musician […]
Hamilton Will Never Get Old
Hamilton is one of the few Broadway productions of the 21st century that has maintained relevancy within mainstream pop culture. Written and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton during and after the American Revolution. It debuted to wide acclaim and high box office sales, with many loving its use of […]