JULY 20, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump Organization's Transition to Gas Heating. Impact: Fred C. Trump's gas switch could have altered the trajectory of energy consumption in New York. Who knew that one man's decision would lead to a future of gas-guzzling buildings, while environmentalists weep in their organic kale salads?. Fact: If only Fred had switched to solar panels instead, maybe we would have seen a Trump Tower built entirely out of recycled materials. Too bad he was too busy planning his next big real estate scheme!.
• Headline: Challenges of NYC Rent Increases. Impact: The confusion over rent-increase formulas set off a chain reaction of tenant advocacy that eventually led to the rise of rent control debates. Fast forward to today, and the saga continues with people still arguing over what constitutes a 'reasonable' rent increase.. Fact: Did you know that deciphering those formulas takes more brainpower than solving a Rubik's Cube? And yet, no one gets a trophy for figuring it out!.
• Headline: Al Rosen Resigns Post With Yanks. Impact: Al Rosen resigning might have led to a dramatic shift in the Yankees' management that ultimately influenced the team's performance in the coming decades. A few bad decisions later, and the Bronx Bombers were no longer bombing.. Fact: It’s said that every time a Yankee president resigns, a baseball fairy loses its wings. So, thanks a lot, Al!.
• Headline: Cousineau Chooses Canada Over N.F.L.. Impact: Tom Cousineau choosing the CFL over the NFL sent shockwaves through the world of sports, proving that sometimes, the less glamorous choice can lead to unexpected fame. Who knew the Alouettes would be the 'underdogs' of the football world?. Fact: Fun fact: The CFL is the only league where the players are required to wear their hearts on their sleeves – or was that just a fashion choice?.
• Headline: State Unit Staff Asks Denial of Lilco Plans For 2 Nuclear Plants. Impact: The rejection of Lilco's nuclear plans might have saved Long Island from a radioactive disaster, but it also fueled the anti-nuclear movement. Fast forward, and suddenly everyone thinks they are a nuclear physicist.. Fact: Isn’t it funny how plans for nuclear plants can cost more than the GDP of some small countries? But hey, who doesn't love a good budget surprise?.
• Headline: Midsummer NightsOn Straw‐Hat Trail— A Regional Guide. Impact: The summer theater directory might have inspired a few aspiring actors to chase their dreams, only to find themselves waiting tables for years. Meanwhile, the theater community continues to thrive, creating a cycle of artistic hope and despair.. Fact: Did you know that summer theater is basically a rite of passage? If you don’t have a tragic monologue about your summer job, did you even really summer?.
• Headline: Regulaiors Let A.T. & T. Offer Satellite Services. Impact: AT&T's entry into satellite services could have ushered in the era of modern telecommunications, leading to the world of streaming services we know and love today. Thanks, AT&T, for giving us both Netflix and countless hours of binge-watching!. Fact: It's said that when AT&T entered the satellite business, the other companies started shaking in their boots. Or was that just the tremors from all the cable subscriptions being canceled?.
• Headline: Sonsam Sets Record to Win $750,000 Pace. Impact: Sonsam's record-setting win may have inspired a generation of horse owners to dream big, inadvertently creating a culture of overzealous horse training and racing that continues to this day. Horsepower took on a whole new meaning!. Fact: If only every horse at that race could have its own reality show. The drama would have put the Kardashians to shame!.
• Headline: Ad by Mrs. Chiang Asks Aid for the ‘Boat People’. Impact: Mrs. Chiang's ad for the 'Boat People' highlighted the plight of displaced individuals, setting the stage for future humanitarian efforts. The ripple effect? More awareness and a growing global conscience over refugee crises.. Fact: It's fascinating how a single ad can change perceptions. Who knew that a piece of paper could carry so much weight in the fight for justice?.