JANUARY 19, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Julius Caesar's Conquering Journey to Turkey. Impact: Caesar's swift trip to Turkey led to the establishment of a travel industry that eventually resulted in the invention of the selfie stick. Thanks, Julius!. Fact: Veni, vidi, vici translates to 'I came, I saw, I conquered'—which sounds way cooler than 'I arrived, I looked around, and I won.'.
• Headline: Steel Pier Expansion after Steeplechase Demolition. Impact: The demolition of Steeplechase Pier may have inadvertently led to a national obsession with bigger and flashier attractions, paving the way for the modern water park and its wild slide designs that may or may not be safe.. Fact: Razing an amusement pier for another one is like replacing your favorite diner with a chain restaurant—progress, right?.
• Headline: America's Cup Yacht Race Highlights. Impact: The America's Cup rivalry has inspired countless yacht owners to take sailing lessons, leading to more nautical disasters and a spike in sales for life jackets and insurance policies.. Fact: The cup might be famous, but let’s be honest: the real champions are the yacht owners who show off their boats more than their sailing skills..
• Headline: A TASTE OF ISTANBUL. Impact: The hype around dining in Istanbul ultimately led to a worldwide trend of food bloggers. Now everyone thinks they are gourmet critics after posting a shot of their dinner plate.. Fact: Food in Istanbul is so good that it can make even the worst cook reconsider their life choices—like, maybe take up fishing instead?.
• Headline: EAGLES GAIN HOME NEAR THE SHEPAUG. Impact: The preservation of bald eagles in Connecticut has had a dramatic impact on the local tourism industry, leading to a rise in birdwatching enthusiasts who can now claim they saw 'America's symbol' when they actually just saw a bird.. Fact: Bald eagles can live up to 20 years in the wild, which is about 19 years longer than most of our New Year’s resolutions!.
• Headline: SPEAKING PERSONALLY; CHANGING HOMES -- WITHOUT MOVING. Impact: The housing shift detailed in this personal journey likely contributed to the rise of suburban sprawl, where people can have a backyard but still feel like they live in a cookie-cutter neighborhood.. Fact: Changing homes without moving is a universal experience that can only be achieved through the magical power of denial..
• Headline: OFF-ISLAND TRASH FEES RISING. Impact: Rising trash fees on Long Island could be the spark that ignites a green revolution, pushing residents to recycle or compost, or, you know, just throw their garbage in their neighbor's yard instead.. Fact: Long Island's residents might just be the only ones who can turn garbage disposal into a dramatic political issue—who knew trash could be so scandalous?.
• Headline: SPEAKERS SERIES HONORS THE CONSTITUTION'S 200TH. Impact: The lecture series on constitutional rights may have unknowingly inspired a generation of armchair lawyers who love to debate but have never read a single legal document.. Fact: It's great that the Constitution is being honored, but let’s be real—most people celebrate it by binge-watching legal dramas..
• Headline: WELFARE PLAN OFFERS RECIPIENTS SELF-HELP. Impact: Governor Kean's welfare plan may have kicked off a trend of self-help initiatives that eventually led to the explosion of motivational speakers, all of whom have questionable credentials.. Fact: Self-help is great and all, but nothing beats the feeling of having someone else fix your problems while you sit back and eat chips..
• Headline: WESTBURY HUNTS NEW SCHOOLS CHIEF. Impact: The search for a new schools chief in Westbury highlighted systemic issues that may have led to the rise of the 'school reform' movement, which is basically just adults arguing about how to educate kids.. Fact: Finding a new schools chief is like searching for a unicorn—everyone knows they exist, but good luck finding one that fits all your criteria..