Category: NY News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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“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…