FEBRUARY 16, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Uncertain Aid for Long Island Cleanup. Impact: The uncertainty over cleanup aid led to a series of questionable DIY environmental initiatives, resulting in Long Island being the first place to use recycled pizza boxes as actual building materials.. Fact: If you think cleanup allotments are confusing, try understanding my last relationship—talk about a mess!.
• Headline: BUILDING SIZE CUT, BUT PLAN IS DEBATED. Impact: Opposition to the building led to the formation of a grassroots movement that eventually turned into a reality show, 'Homeowners vs. Developers', proving that nothing says 'good TV' like a bunch of people yelling at architects.. Fact: The phrase 'it's not the size that matters' is often said by builders when negotiating with cranky neighbors..
• Headline: NATURE WATCH; PITCH PINE. Impact: The resurgence of interest in pitch pine led to an unexpected boom in scented candles, with 'Pine Fresh' becoming the go-to fragrance for those wanting to channel their inner lumberjack.. Fact: Pitch pine: the only tree that can make a bad haircut look good if you squint hard enough..
• Headline: WINDMILLS INSPIRE RESTORATION DRIVE IN NORTH CASTLE. Impact: The restoration of windmills sparked a national movement for 'quirky landmarks,' creating an entire industry around giant roadside attractions, including a 50-foot-tall rubber chicken.. Fact: Windmills: because sometimes, you just want to feel nostalgic about a time when farming was a thing and not just an Instagram aesthetic..
• Headline: LONG ISLAND SOUND; RETURN WITH US NOW TO COLDS OF YESTERYEAR. Impact: The nostalgia over colds led to an entire line of retro 'medicine' meant to replicate the experience of fever dreams, complete with a complimentary box of tissues that also doubles as a time machine.. Fact: Colds have gotten so advanced that now they come with their own social distancing guidelines—who knew a sneeze could be so divisive?.