Category: NY News

  • Relentless Drought Sparks Fires In and Around NYC by John Dean ’26

    These past few weeks, something has felt off in NYC. New Yorkers are swapping sweaters for shorts as the five boroughs are scorched by unseasonably high temperatures, and a near constant cloudless sky has only made it feel hotter.  On November 6, after the warmest election day since the 1930s, temperatures rose to a startling…

  • Thanksgiving Day Guide by Julia Robinson ’26

    What is Thanksgiving? Can you believe it’s November already? That’s right, the school year is quickly progressing and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. This year, Thanksgiving takes place on November 28th (the fourth Thursday of the month). While many people gather with their families and friends to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal, this article…

  • Spooky Activities and Events this Fall by Erika Yupa ’28

    Fall brings a wave of excitement with the crispy air, vibrant foliage, and an abundance of seasonal activities. That cozy feeling outside goes well with the joy of time spent with friends and family. This year in Bard High School Early college some fun activities coming up are the Annual Haunted House, Halloween parade in…

  • Activities When New York Is In Full Bloom by Emilia Sawicka ’25

    New York’s spring essence has begun to sneak in through the cherry blossom trees and flowers blooming through the cracks in the streets. Thousands of college students and adults return or visit for spring break to experience the long-awaited burst of energy. As the weather becomes warmer it not only melts the ice but thaws…

  • Bird Migration in NYC by John Dean ’26

    New York City is famous for its busy streets, towering skyscrapers, and delicious food, rendering it one of the most iconic cities in the world. But there is one thing it’s not famous for —  natural beauty. Except for the occasional rat or pigeon, New York has grown a reputation as a concrete jungle that…

  • Flaco the Owl’s Passing: What Really Happened? by Julia Robinson ’26

    Flaco the Owl, an extraordinary bird beloved by many, was found dead on February 23, 2024. Flaco collided into a building in New York on a despondent Friday night, leaving everyone to ask “how could this have happened?” Credit: David Lei via AP Flaco was famously freed from his confinement at Central Park due to…

  • How Much Does Eric Adams Get Done? by Ronae Watson ’25

     Eric Adams has been serving as New York City’s 110th mayor since 2022 after spending more than 20 years with the New York City Police Department and retiring as captain. Eric Adams served as Brooklyn Borough President from 2014-2021 and was a New York Senator from 2007-2013. Eric Adams claims that since he is a…

  • Winter Wonderland in NYC by Melanie Gomez ’26

    During December, New York City turns into a winter wonderland because there is so much to do and see. Many tourists come from all over the world to experience this because it is truly fascinating.​​ The most viral thing to see in the city is The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in Times Square. The tree…

  • “2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Revealed!” by Joseph Mendoza ’25

    Move over, spooky Halloween decorations! It is time we embody the bright Christmas lights, as the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been revealed. This time, the iconic tree is coming from Vestal, New York. The tree, sandwiched between two residences near Binghamton University’s Vestal campus, is about 80-85 years old, 80 feet tall, 43…

  • “Transit Talk: The MTA Isn’t ‘Fare’” by Kyle Mackelburg ’24

    For a system that just increased its fare by $0.15 a couple months ago (and one which will increase it again by $0.10 in the coming year), it doesn’t seem like the extra money is being put to good use . Where is the better service? Why are the stations and cars so dirty? Why…