DECEMBER 23, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Alwin Nikolais' Dance Innovations. Impact: If Alwin Nikolais hadn't introduced his unique dance style, we might still be stuck in a world where the Macarena is considered high art. Imagine the collective cringe through the decades!. Fact: Did you know that Nikolais believed in 'total theater'? Which basically means he was the original multitasker before it was cool..
• Headline: New Goals Set for Rail Service Improvement. Impact: The additional $265 million might not have solved the rail service issues, but it sure paved the way for a lifetime supply of complaints from commuters. Thanks, Conn!. Fact: Did you know that a 10% fare increase is basically just a fancy way of saying, 'We're not very good with budgets'?.
• Headline: Exploring Peggy Guggenheim's Artful Life. Impact: This review likely resulted in an uptick in art addiction among the wealthy, leading to a society where overpriced canvas is the new currency. You know, the usual.. Fact: Did you know that art addicts have a special support group? They meet to discuss their feelings about overpriced paint and the lack of affordable canvas!.
• Headline: ART A Sensual and Enigmatic World. Impact: This exhibit probably sparked a trend of people pretending to understand modern art, leading to awkward gallery experiences for decades. Thank you, Parrish Art Museum!. Fact: Did you know that 'sensual and enigmatic' is just art speak for 'I have no idea what this is but it looks cool'?.
• Headline: Paterson Eases Patients’. Impact: Doris Blumenkehl's efforts may have saved countless lives and streamlined medical care bureaucracy, proving that one person can indeed make a difference in a system that often feels like a maze.. Fact: Did you know that navigating medical bureaucracy can actually be a full-time job? If only it paid like one!.
• Headline: Conservationist Faults U.S. Plan to Save Condor. Impact: David Brower's critique likely led to a reevaluation of conservation strategies, affecting policies for endangered species for decades to come. Sometimes, it takes a good fuss to save a feathered friend.. Fact: Did you know that the California condor's recovery efforts have been described as 'a real-life soap opera'? Drama, intrigue, and a lot of wing flapping!.
• Headline: ART Photographs of Peru Go Beyond Instruction. Impact: This exhibit probably inspired a new wave of photographers to explore cultural subjects, leading to a generation of Instagram influencers with questionable understanding of depth of field.. Fact: Did you know that taking a picture in Peru is practically a rite of passage for every traveler? Just don't forget to Instagram it!.
• Headline: Poisoning the Oceans Isn't Cheap. Impact: This article might have sparked public protests against ocean dumping, ultimately leading to stricter environmental regulations—because who doesn’t love a good fight for Mother Earth?. Fact: Did you know that the ocean is like that one friend who keeps taking your stuff without asking? It's about time someone put their foot down!.
• Headline: Times Square's Potential Inspires the Developers. Impact: The proposals for development likely led to the gentrification of Times Square, transforming it from a bustling hub to a tourist trap, complete with overpriced hot dogs and selfie sticks.. Fact: Did you know that Times Square was once known as Longacre Square? It sounds so much more dignified—until you remember the chaos that ensued!.
• Headline: Nonprofit Groups Find Rent Rates Uncharitable. Impact: The skyrocketing rent likely pushed many nonprofits out of midtown, resulting in a new trend of virtual offices, where the only thing getting 'charitable' is the Wi-Fi connection.. Fact: Did you know that nonprofit leaders now spend more time negotiating rent than actually helping people? Talk about misplaced priorities!.