FEBRUARY 18, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Emotional Ties of Home Ownership. Impact: This emotional affair between ego and house ownership sparked a nationwide obsession with home decor and reality TV shows. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly everyone thinks they can be a design guru, leading to the infamous rise of Pinterest fails.. Fact: People have been using their homes as status symbols since the dawn of civilization. So yes, your neighbor's McMansion is just a modern-day caveman's way of showing off..
• Headline: Celebrating New York's Small Press Impact. Impact: The NYS Small Press Assn's efforts to unify small presses inadvertently led to the rise of self-publishing. Thanks to this, your cousin's 300-page memoir about her cat is now available on every platform imaginable.. Fact: In a world of e-books and audiobooks, the physical book is still fighting for its life. But hey, at least those 900 titles are still out there collecting dust!.
• Headline: Exploring the World of Fruit Brandies. Impact: Frank J Prial's exploration of fruit brandies led to the creation of the hipster cocktail, which has inadvertently caused widespread disdain for anything labeled as 'basic.' Thanks, Frank!. Fact: Fruit brandies have been around longer than most of your relationships. So, if you're looking for something strong and reliable, maybe consider a good bottle instead..
• Headline: Carter, Wary of Carey Ambitions, Is Courting Other State Democrats. Impact: Carter's strategic courting of other Democrats led to endless political maneuvering that still echoes through today's political landscape. Who knew a little flirting could lead to decades of gridlock?. Fact: Political flirting is practically a sport in Washington. If they had a reality show for it, it would probably be more popular than actual politics..
• Headline: Renewal Plan Falters in Glen Cove. Impact: The faltering renewal plan in Glen Cove turned into a cautionary tale for urban planners everywhere. Now, every time someone mentions urban renewal, they get flashbacks and cold sweats.. Fact: Urban renewal has a track record of more failures than successes. It’s like that one friend who always says they'll change, but never does..
• Headline: The Beaux Arts Trio Is Still Pioneering. Impact: The Beaux Arts Trio's continued pioneering led to a resurgence in classical music appreciation, which, in turn, convinced countless hipsters to take up the violin. Now we have more amateur violinists than ever—sorry, neighbors!. Fact: The Beaux Arts Trio has been around longer than most tech startups. Who knew a piano, violin, and cello could outlast fads like fidget spinners?.
• Headline: ART. Impact: Julia Margaret Cameron's photography revival paved the way for Instagram influencers who claim they 'just love capturing life's candid moments.' Spoiler: they don't.. Fact: Victorian portrait photography was the original Instagram, just with fewer filters and more corsets. Who knew capturing the perfect pose could be so complicated?.
• Headline: Who Knows How Much Rent You Can Afford? Hank Sopher, That's Who. Impact: Hank Sopher's insights on rent affordability have led to a generation of broke millennials who still expect avocado toast on a budget. Thanks for the financial advice, Hank!. Fact: Renting luxury high-rises is basically adulting's version of playing house. Just remember, your landlord's idea of luxury might differ from yours..
• Headline: European Smog Linked to Mysterious Arctic Haze. Impact: The link between European smog and Arctic haze sparked global concern about climate change, leading to an endless stream of documentaries that your uncle refuses to watch because they 'don't affect him personally.'. Fact: The Arctic haze is like that annoying relative who shows up uninvited every spring. You wish they'd just stay away, but here we are..
• Headline: ’Unknown’ Violinist Unknown No More. Impact: Elmar Oliveira being featured as a soloist transformed him from 'unknown' to 'someone your friend swears they knew about before he was cool.' This trend of rediscovering talent has led to a resurgence in classical music concerts.. Fact: Violinists have their own version of the 'where are they now' stories. One day you're a soloist, the next you're playing at a children's birthday party..