AUGUST 26, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring NYC's Art Exhibit Highlights. Impact: Art exhibits in NYC have since become the breeding ground for future art movements, leading to countless 'influencers' who claim to be artists just because they once took a selfie in front of a Pollock. Thanks to this article, we can trace the lineage of overpriced avocado toast back to the galleries of yore. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'art' is derived from the Latin word 'ars', which means skill. Clearly, that definition has been stretched a bit over the years.
• Headline: Censorship Threatens Hungarian Literary Freedom. Impact: Gyula Illyes' struggle against censorship inspired future generations of writers and artists to challenge oppressive regimes, leading to the emergence of countless underground movements. It's almost as if the pen was proven to be mightier than the sword, who would have thought?. Fact: Tragically, many writers face censorship, but if they keep their sarcasm sharp enough, they might just slip past the censors. Or end up in exile. Either way, it's a win-win!.
• Headline: Five Car Makers Get Emission Rule Delay For Selected Engines. Impact: The delay granted to car manufacturers led to a dramatic increase in car emissions, which in turn caused a rise in environmental awareness among citizens. This eventually birthed the electric car revolution, proving that sometimes, you have to choke on pollution before you realize you need to breathe cleaner air. Fact: Did you know that cars were once considered a luxury? Now they’re more like overpriced metal boxes that double as mobile sound stages for terrible pop music.
• Headline: A Riding Family.... Impact: The rise of equestrian families in Westchester County has led to a dramatic increase in Instagram influencers posing with horses. This has inadvertently caused an uptick in the popularity of horse emojis, transforming how we communicate our love for animals—one neigh at a time. Fact: Fun fact: Horses can sleep both standing up and lying down, which is more than we can say for most humans at their 9-to-5 jobs.
• Headline: For Tristate Agency, an Uncertain Future. Impact: The uncertain future of the Tri-State Regional Planning Commission led to a series of bureaucratic debates that ultimately convinced local governments to invest more in regional cooperation. This resulted in a patchwork of planning efforts that still confuses commuters today!. Fact: Did you know that bureaucratic indecision is scientifically proven to be the leading cause of excessive coffee consumption among office workers?.
• Headline: DINING OUT. Impact: The review of Hacienda Don Pancho led to a revival of interest in Mexican cuisine across the nation, eventually resulting in the taco truck boom. Ah, the taco truck—the true symbol of American freedom and culinary chaos. Fact: Fun fact: Tacos have been around since the 18th century. They may just be the oldest party food in existence, predating even the concept of a 'party.'.
• Headline: 2 Theaters Driving For Subscribers. Impact: The competition among repertory theaters for subscribers inevitably led to the creation of the modern day subscription service, proving that even in the arts, the more you beg for money, the more people will want to give it to you. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'repertory' theatre comes from the Latin 'repertorium', meaning 'to repeat'? Which is fitting, considering how many times the same Shakespeare play has been performed over the centuries.
• Headline: TELEVISED GAMES IN NEW YORK. Impact: The broadcasting of televised games in NYC helped elevate sports culture, leading to the obsession with fantasy leagues and the proliferation of sports betting. A true testament to humanity's need for competition over, well, anything else. Fact: Fun fact: The first televised sports event was a baseball game in 1939. So, in a way, we've been watching other people play games instead of playing ourselves for over 80 years. Progress!.