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City & State NY •

DiNapoli to NYC: Don’t borrow to cover day-to-day costs

Since March, thousands of small businesses in New York City have been shuttered while New Yorkers, unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic, have struggled to find work. Meanwhile, the city is facing a budget gap next year that could reach $4 billion. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has asked the state legislature for permission to take out loans to cover the shortfall and avoid one of the worst financial crises in the city’s history. However, a recent report released by State Comptr...
Health •

Why Do Racial Disparities Exist in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care?

As a child, I watched my grandmother care for and then lose three of her sisters to Alzheimer’s disease all within the span of 10 years. Back then, I thought that the memory loss my aunts experienced was a normal part of aging—an unfortunate assumption that many of us make before our loved ones receive their diagnosis. 

Almost 7 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s disease, but the burden of that diagnosis is not carried equally among the racial groups that make up this co...
Health •

I Ate 2 Eggs for Breakfast Every Day for a Month—Here's How My Diet (and Mornings) Changed

If you're fitness-obsessed like me, you've probably had about enough of the word "protein." The macronutrient is having a moment, and eggs seem to be the star of the show at six grams (g) of protein a pop.

I'm no stranger to eggs—I tend to consistently eat them for breakfast on Sundays, a tradition that started at my grandma’s house. She would make scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage, and biscuits. As you can imagine, the gym was the farthest thing from my mind at this time. 

However, my 2...
City & State NY •

Why the MTA has Georgia on its mind

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is counting on a Democratic win in the upcoming Georgia run-offs to ensure the struggling transit system receives a $12 billion federal bailout.The MTA needs the bailout by the end of next year to make up for a drop in revenue caused by a drop in ridership due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as for increased maintenance costs, said MTA Chairman Pat Foye.Georgia also will be impacted if the MTA is unable to get the federal funding it needs,...
City & State NY •

The future of political strategy is Black and female

For communications strategist Krysten Copeland, the pandemic has been a time of reflection about her work and redefining her purpose.“I broke down my ‘why’ for every single day for six months, and I realized that why I do (political communications) is beyond winning the race,” she said.Copeland said she embraced her role as a translator – not one that communicates between two languages but someone who can be an effective political communicator to different cultures and communities. She told New...
City & State NY •

Isa Puello brings NYC to Albany

Carl Heastie became the first African-American to ever serve as Speaker of the New York state assembly after he was elected to the position in 2015. Since then, he has appointed people of color to positions in government, including Isa Puello. Puello, appointed as secretary to intergovernmental affairs on Oct. 30, has been working under Heastie for almost ten years after finding a passion for community service and leadership as a college student. She credits Heastie’s leadership and her upbringi...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

What Genre of EDM Is SLANDER? - Exron Music

SLANDER’s genre is a blend of melodic bass music, house, and EDM that some have coined “heaven trap.” There has been some debate on whether the EDM duo SLANDER fit into one specific genre. The Grammy-nominated group has produced a sound that has the melodies of house, tempo of dubstep, and tremble of bass music. 


SLANDER has been known for their unique genre-bending sound. Their sound infuses different elements of dance music genres for a piercing, syncopated sound that can’t quite be boxed i...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Walker & Royce Drop 10-Track Sophomore Album No Big Deal on Dirtybird Records - Exron Music

Walker & Royce have dropped ten brand new songs on their sophomore album ‘No Big Deal’ under the popular dance music label Dirtybird Records. On this new album, Walker & Royce commit to bringing back the hype of the party atmosphere to house music. Their music will continue to embody the spirit of house music.


‘No Big Deal’ captures all of the elements that make people fall in love with dance music. The album is full of diverse voices that make up the background elements of the party. The new...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Zouk Group Shares 2024 Las Vegas Residencies Including Kaskade, ODESZA, Illenium + More - Exron Music

The Zouk Group is excited to announce a promising lineup for the 2024 Las Vegas residency season at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub. The two venues first opened in 2021 with crowd-pleasing headlining artists like Zedd and Tiësto. This year’s lineup will include another highly sought out lineup of big names and collaborators. 


After taking over the Super Bowl DJ slot, fans may get a chance to see Kaskade in Nevada again at his 2024 Las Vegas residency. Kaskade will be setting the tone at the Ay...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Barclay Crenshaw Enlightens Fans with Pop-Infused Song ‘Stay Together’ ft. TeeZandos - Exron Music

The single fuses together the catchy, care-free vibes of a spring pop single with the angsty-heartbreak lyrics of a summer heartbreak. It is the latest piece of music giving us a glimpse into his upcoming album ‘Open Channel’. This pivot in Barclay Crenshaw’s sound is a timely release as we leave the winter months behind for a more vibrant and hopeful spring season of new music.


The song is a temporary move away from Barclay Crenshaw‘s bass sound. “Stay Together” hints at an album full of div...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Barclay Crenshaw Enlightens Fans with Pop-Infused Song ‘Stay Together’ ft. TeeZandos - Exron Music

The single fuses together the catchy, care-free vibes of a spring pop single with the angsty-heartbreak lyrics of a summer heartbreak. It is the latest piece of music giving us a glimpse into his upcoming album ‘Open Channel’. This pivot in Barclay Crenshaw’s sound is a timely release as we leave the winter months behind for a more vibrant and hopeful spring season of new music.


The song is a temporary move away from Barclay Crenshaw‘s bass sound. “Stay Together” hints at an album full of div...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Rezz and Subtronics Drop Second Collab ‘Black Ice’ With Full Visualizer - Exron Music

Following the success of their collaboration on “Puzzle Box,” the “Black Ice” visualizer has the same striking imagery as the live performances of the last collaboration between the two artists. The “Black Ice” visualizer takes the viewer on a wild ride through the intergalactic dream world of Rezz’s and Subtronics’ minds. It is hopefully one of many more collaborations to come between them in 2024.


The slow build of the song is reminiscent of a galactic experience. It is the perfect balanci...
Exron Music - An otherworldly journey through the •

Most Impactful Female Dance Music Artists in 2023 - Exron Music

There is a long list of female producers and artists making waves in the industry across electronic dance genres. Here are a few female-identifying artist just getting started or continuing to remind us how incredible they are one the 1s and 2s and beyond the DJ booth and studio.


Peggy Gou has been taking the House music scene by storm with her unique house and techno blend in her music. She has expanded her passion for creating art to other avenues that touch the rave world including fashion...
Washington Square News •

Wale brings D.C. hip-hop to Webster Hall on his ‘Under A Blue Moon’ tour

Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, performing on his ‘Under A Blue Moon’ tour. (Photo by Emmanuel Agbeble)

A bed of roses covered by a large black sheet lay at the center of the stage. A leather chair peeked out from beneath the sheet as Wale’s first opener, Houston rapper Cam Wallace, performed. Next, I noticed yellow roses coming into view from the right side of the center set piece as the second opener, Oakland rapper Guapdad 4000, energized the audience. Fina...
The Toy Insider •

Dance Along with K-Pop Group TR.IBE to the New ‘We Baby Bears’ Theme Song

It’s cuteness overload with the new music video collab between K-pop group TR.IBE and baby Ice Bear, Panda, and Grizzly for Cartoon Network’s new series We Baby Bears.


The Universal Music supergroup has created a theme song for We Baby Bears, called “The Bha Bha Song (We Baby Bears Theme). The song celebrates an important theme for the show and for the K-pop group — embracing your individuality — to encourages kids to take pride in what makes them unique. 


The music video is vibrant with t...
The Pop Insider •

46 Comic Book Titles Unveiled for Free Comic Book Day

Destine is an editorial intern at the Toy Insider, the Toy Book and the Pop Insider who is excited about all the toys and fandom gossip she will get to enjoy for the sake of journalism. When she’s not updating her Spotify playlists or eating every dessert in New York City, you can find her catching up on her new favorite anime series and unpacking character romances with friends.

Destine is an editorial intern at the Toy Insider, the Toy Book and the Pop Insider who is excited about all the toy...
The Toy Insider •

More Details Emerge About 'Reading Rainbow Live' Streaming Event

A new generation of young readers can experience their first “kid on the street” book recommendation with the Reading Rainbow Live once-in-a-lifetime, interactive event.


Reading Rainbow inspired millions of kids who have now grown into adult readers to love reading and browsing through the library stacks. Now, for the first time ever, Reading Rainbow viewers will be able to interact with the cast during the episode using the virtual platform Looped. Attendees can play games with The Rainbows...
The Toy Insider •

Santa Is Making a Pit Stop to the Nintendo Switch eShop with New Games and Updates

Nintendo is gifting kids with fun games and downloads to keep them occupied during this holiday break. Check out these updates to the Nintendo Switch eShop that include digital painting, virtual board games, monster hunting, and more!


The Dungeon Munchies game is a kid’s best nightmare. As the undead Necro-chef Simmer, kids can hunt down monsters and turn them into gourmet meals. There are more than 100 dishes to cook up in the kitchen, and each one provides kids with a new ability as they tr...
The Toy Insider •

Celebrate the Power of #BlackGirlMagic with a Rebel Girls Book

Rebel Girls Celebrate #BlackGirlMagic | Source: Rebel Girls
Rebel Girls is sharing 100 powerful tales of #BlackGirlMagic with girls around the world in the latest volume of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls book series.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic features the real-life inspiring stories of 100 Black, female-identifying leaders, artists, athletes, and more. A team of Black women and non-binary artists came together to write and illustrate a bo...
College Magazine •

Top 10 Schools with the Friendliest Alumni ⋆ College Magazine

College can turn into the survival of the fittest after the initial shock of making it in dims. Education takes a lot out of you, but it also furthers the transition from childhood to adulthood in ways you will never forget. In the same way the support you get as a child shapes your upbringing, the need for support remains even when you enter the hallowed halls of higher learning. Networking with alumni can sound easy but feel intimidating when the opportunity presents itself. However, select in...
Washington Square News •

Princess Nokia’s Twin Album Releases Are Sweet and Fierce

New York-based artist Princess Nokia takes it back to grade-school desks and PB&Js with her two latest albums: “Everything is Beautiful” and “Everything Sucks.” From her ‘90s inspired 2017 album, “1992 Deluxe,” to the goth-metal feel of “A Girl Cried Red,” Princess Nokia continues to fearlessly experiment with different musical influences through projects as blended as New York’s cultural footprint.
Every song, cadence and beat is referential, pregnant with the vestiges of the genres, emotions a...
Washington Square News •

Support Your OG Bookstores

From James Baldwin to E. E. Cummings and many more, there was a time when literary icons roamed Bleecker and Broadway. Many of them sat in the East Village and pondered on the world before becoming textbook topics. The atmosphere of a classic neighborhood bookstore is like no other, but the one that holds a special place in my heart is Mercer Street Books & Records. 
The neon pink “BOOKS” sign in the window invited my inner child to enter. When I was younger, I loved trips to Barnes & Noble. At...
Washington Square News •

‘Circles’ Is a Bittersweet Farewell to Mac Miller and His Music

When “Circles” was released a little over a week ago, it marked the final time Mac Miller would share his poetry with the world. Thankfully, unlike most posthumous projects, this one feels like it received the love, care and time it deserved before being released. Sporting all the familiar funky beats alongside the soothing rasp of his voice, the sonic soulfulness of “Circles” reflects the maturity Miller developed before he passed away. It’s a process of evolution we’ve been able to experience...