NYC’s Pride March began as an annual demonstration honoring the 1969 Stonewall Riots and has evolved into a powerful global symbol of LGBTQIA+ resilience, unity, and activism. Before the march and fest begin, you can attend the brunch on June 20th at 11:00 AM at Stella 34 Trattoria, which is located on the 6th floor […]
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Anytime I mention to someone that I am a gamer I always get asked basically the same questions, “What do you play?” “What types of games do you like?”, or “Do you play Call of Duty, Fortnite, or something else competitive?” But once I say that I play cozy games it’s like they shut down […]
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As someone with ADHD, going to the grocery store is an exhausting chore. We have to remember what we put on the list because we happened to forget the list at home. The noise around the grocery store is distracting, getting distracted by food that you shouldn’t buy, but you realize that you “need” and […]
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Every time I go to the doctors, I end up sitting in the waiting room for about an hour after my appointment time, waiting even longer in the clinic room, and then talking to the doctor for 10 minutes or less. We have to schedule our day to make these appointments, rearrange prior commitments, and […]
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In the 90s, subcultures for fashion were really popular. We have goth, emo, punk, sporty, and girly. But once it became statistics and an algorithm, people stopped trying to be unique, and it became a trend to fit in rather than a statement of what they stood for. Fashion is just not how it used […]
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I remember when I was in high school, and Facebook wasn’t even a thing yet. We had Myspace, and nobody posted anything political on it. We all worried about how many friends we had, and it was like a competition to see who had the most. My sophomore year, I think, is when Facebook was […]
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If you are a father with young children, you may want to watch some Disney movies with your tiny kiddos, and the ones that I find have a good father figure, or are sacrifices that someone made for their dad, are a good start. Mulan is about a young woman from China who, to save […]
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From a young age, if I grew up in a family that loves sports, then you were probably told that it builds character and makes you a better person. Sure, it helps us be a team player, learn to take losses, and not be a sore loser or winner. But what about other things that […]
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The voting age right now is 18, and that makes sense because you are legally seen as an adult and can make adult decisions. But there are people out there who think the voting age should be lowered to 17 or 16. I don’t think that is a good idea because they are not legally […]
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Number 1 on the list is to invite your Dad to dinner with a view to a very special atmosphere. One World Trade Center has a special offer for Father’s Day: a delicious 2-course menu and a free drink for every dad. Pick one of four dishes for each starter and main course. Number 2 […]
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While growing up in a mostly white community, in a small farming town, as a kid, I grew up listening to Backstreet Boys, Insync, and Spice Girls, as well as Shania Twain, and Dixie Chicks. Learning about heartbreak, love, and how it felt good to be a woman. Then I moved to a more diverse […]
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When you talk to a sports fan, they will get really excited and talk about their favorite player, sport, stats, and the merch they have to support the team they love. However, if someone doesn’t enjoy sports and enjoys more nerd culture topics, such as video games, superheroes, or their favorite book series, sports fans […]
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June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities and recognize the ongoing pursuit of equality and inclusion. Pride Month 2026 in NYC is packed with celebrations, educational programs, community gatherings, and advocacy events throughout the five boroughs. The Bronx LGBTQ+ organization “Destination Tomorrow” will host da Bronx Pride Festival on […]
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I grew up on 90s cartoons, waking up on Saturday mornings to watch Rugrats, Rocko, and Doug, sitting on the floor with my Oreos and singing along with the opening theme songs. Cartoons today are not like how they were in the 90s. There were so much induendos that went over my head as a […]
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When someone states their opinion about a certain controversial politic topic people are very quick to judge and assume they are a bad person based on what they believe. You are pro-choice? Then you are a murder. If you are pro-guns then you are likley to use it for bad. Raise taxes for the rich […]
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Monday, June 15th, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced, within an hour of their game 5 victory in Texas, that a ticker-tape parade would happen to honor the Knicks for winning the championship after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals with a score of 94-90. He will also present the New York Knicks with […]
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Everyone in my family played sports when they were younger, and my school-aged cousins are still in sports. My grandpa played baseball, my grandma played softball, my mom did track and aunt did track, basketball, and volleyball, and my uncle did track and basketball. My cousins do basketball, baseball, football, and track. Then there is […]
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If a conversation is about politics, it’s going to lead to arguments, and people usually have a strong opinion about one side or the other, which will lead to disagreements and usually end badly. Politics can create so much drama, and the result can sometimes lead to friendships or even relationships ending. I try to […]
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When it comes to books, one of my favorite genres to read is dystopian. They always have you think about if you were in that version of the world, what would you do in that situation. Hunger Games, for example, I think about what faction I would be born into, and if I had happened […]
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When someone posts something political on their social media such as FaceBook my reaction is “Oh boy, here we go” These posts never do anything to change what is actually going on in the world. Unless you have real power in poltitics or the government, nothing will change. You can complain about global warming or […]
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If you enjoy Revolutionary War Reenactments and History Facts, then you will enjoy RevCon 2026, where you can celebrate America’s 250th birthday, which takes place on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the FDR Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, New York. This family-friendly event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
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I loved the 90s, but I especially loved the fashion. The baggy clothes, flannels, and my all-time favorite shoe brand, Etnies. I didn’t know it at the time, but I had autism, and well, the clothes in that era were perfect for me. I loved wearing my mom’s too-big-for-me sweatshirts or jeans that had rips […]
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If you like Cats, Vampire, and the singer P!nk, then you probably enjoyed the Tony Awards that aired last night, on June 7th. The host P!nk did some over-the-top acrobatic moments that won’t leave you disappointed. The big winners in the musical category and who all took home four Tony’s was Schmigadoon! Who won best […]
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When I think of professional athletes, I can’t even name any, and I only know a few team names because of family members who take sports way too seriously. But for esports, even though I do not play competitive games, I could name many popular titles, such as Call of Duty, Need for Speed, League […]
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Dating is even easier now with dating apps, where you just swipe right to show you like someone. The bad thing is that people judge people by their looks, not what’s in their profile. It’s very common for people to just say “Oh, he’s cute” and then swipe right, when in reality, he is not […]
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July 20th 2017, marked a hard day for anyone who is a fan of Linkin Park and Chester Bennington, their lead singer.. When I found out he had passed away, I was in tears. His music saved me through most of my high school life, and now, as an adult, his music hits differently. His […]
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The case of Tarasoff vs Regents ruled that the therapist of a patient has the right to report if their patient makes a threat against someone else. When is it morally wrong to call or not to call? What is considered not bad enough to report? Well, for me, I think if I were a […]
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School lunches were a nightmare for me; the food was never any good, and it was always something I didn’t eat at home, which just left me hungrier for the rest of the day. The bright lights, the chit-chat of the other students, the horror of the food touching can make school lunches unbearable, but […]
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When it comes to villains, whether it’s Disney classic villains or villains like Darth Vader, we tend to try to justify their actions. with villains like Darth Vader, because what he did, he really thought he had to do those things to save his wife. The irony is that he ended up being the one […]
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We all know that if you’ve seen the show Bluey, you know how great a dad Bandit is in the show. Not only does he play with his Bluey and her sister Bingo, work his hardest to provide for them, and do his best to discipline them when he needs to, but he also takes […]
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