APRIL 18, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unexplained Lights in New Castle. Impact: The UFO sighting galvanized a generation of conspiracy theorists who would later influence the creation of popular cult hit TV shows that shaped how we perceive aliens—thank you, Gloria!. Fact: The Taconic State Parkway is known for its scenery, but little did Gloria know it would also become infamous for UFO sightings. Just another Tuesday in the '80s!.
• Headline: BATTLE LINES DRAWN ON RIGHT-TO-KNOW. Impact: The defeat of the right-to-know bill marked the beginning of the 'What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You' ethos in corporate America, which inevitably led to the invention of the 'hush-hush' office coffee blend.. Fact: Ironically, the bill's defeat meant that employees were still left guessing about hazardous chemicals. Spoiler alert: It's not just the coffee that’s toxic!.
• Headline: DINING OUT; FOR CHINA'S CUISINE OF CUISINES. Impact: The rise of Chinese cuisine in the county led to an explosion of 'fusion' restaurants in the '90s, where sushi met tacos in an unholy matrimony of culinary confusion.. Fact: Anyone else find it funny that we can’t just enjoy our food without combining it with something else? It’s like culinary polyamory!.
• Headline: WHAT DETERMINES SIZE OF A REFUND IN OVERASSESSMENT?. Impact: Refunding taxes became a hot topic, leading to a revolution in how counties manage their finances, eventually resulting in the invention of the phrase 'better late than never'—thanks, Chalet.. Fact: Tax refunds: the only time you feel richer for a brief moment before the reality of adulthood sets back in. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: DANCE IS RETURNING TO SYMPHONY HALL. Impact: The return of dance to Symphony Hall inspired a new generation of aspiring dancers, some of whom later pursued careers in interpretive dance about taxes. Yes, really.. Fact: Symphony Hall was originally a mosque. Who knew sacred spaces could turn into stages for pirouettes and tax-themed ballets?.
• Headline: PLAYGROUNDS FROM GRASS ROOTS. Impact: The grassroots playground movement inspired a nationwide trend toward DIY projects, leading to countless Pinterest fails and the rise of amateur carpenters with questionable skills.. Fact: Bob Leathers is a legend in playground design. But let's be real, every parent knows the real playground is a minefield of potential injuries!.
• Headline: LIMITS PROPOSED ON LOBSTER HARVEST IN LONG ISLAND SOUND. Impact: The lobster dispute led to the rise of veganism in coastal communities, forever altering the seafood industry and spawning countless memes about 'Lobster Liberation Front'.. Fact: Lobsters communicate by peeing at each other. So next time you order one, just remember: it might have some 'beef' with you!.
• Headline: GARDENING; THE WHAT AND WHEN OF SPRING PLANTING. Impact: The gardening advice spread like wildfire, leading to an unexpected boom in backyard jungles and a nationwide shortage of garden gnomes—poor little guys.. Fact: Gardening: the only hobby that can turn you into a weather-obsessed person overnight. Who knew soil could be so dramatic?.