OCTOBER 27, 1991

Full News Archive

• Headline: Thomas Hoving Joins Hudson River Museum. Impact: Hoving's influence at the Hudson River Museum led to the creation of an art movement known as 'Hovingism,' where every art piece was required to have a backstory more dramatic than a soap opera, forever changing museum narratives.. Fact: Did you know that Hoving once claimed to have found the perfect way to hang a painting? Too bad gravity disagreed..
• Headline: Mount Cook: A Glacial Majesty. Impact: The celebration of Mount Cook's glaciers inspired a global obsession with selfies in front of natural wonders, giving rise to countless dubious Instagram accounts dedicated to poorly framed images of clouds.. Fact: Did you know that the Maoris call Mount Cook 'Aorangi'? Meanwhile, tourists just call it 'the mountain I didn't climb because I was too busy taking selfies.'.
• Headline: Exploring Nancy Grossman's Artistic Impact. Impact: Grossman's exhibition not only sparked discussions about violence in art but also led to a sudden increase in the sale of oversized canvas and latex gloves among art collectors—safety first, right?. Fact: Did you know that Grossman's art often explores angst? It's just a shame she didn't explore the angst over my art critique..
• Headline: FORUM; A Need to Crunch the Right Numbers. Impact: Philip Morris's mismanagement of numbers led to a world where 'smoking kills' became the most profitable statistical error, making accountants the new rock stars in corporate boardrooms.. Fact: Did you know that 'wrong numbers' isn't just a Philip Morris problem? Just ask anyone who's tried to call their ex..
• Headline: Familiar Name on Glen Cove Ballot. Impact: Suozzi's challenge to DeRiggi sparked a series of mayoral campaigns where candidates began to rely on increasingly absurd campaign promises, eventually culminating in a mayor who promised free ice cream for all.. Fact: Did you know that having more registered voters doesn't guarantee victory? Just ask the countless candidates who realized that popularity is overrated..
• Headline: After Move to Meadowlands, Horse Show Faces Question on Future. Impact: The uncertainty surrounding the National Horse Show's future led to the rise of underground horse betting, which became a popular pastime for bored executives, thus revitalizing the economy—one bet at a time.. Fact: Did you know that the National Horse Show has been around long enough to witness the evolution from horse-drawn carriages to Uber rides? Talk about horsing around!.
• Headline: Nassau Assessments Awash in Turmoil. Impact: Kussoy’s property-tax victory ignited a frenzy of homeowners seeking tax cuts, which eventually led to the establishment of 'Homeowner Support Groups'—because who doesn't want to bond over tax assessments?. Fact: Did you know that property-tax reductions could be the new therapy? Forget talk therapy; just complain about taxes and feel better!.
• Headline: Stand-Up Comics Test Wits at Pace. Impact: The stand-up comic scene at Pace became the breeding ground for future comedians, who believed that if they could survive the audience at Pace, they could survive anywhere—especially the dinner table with relatives.. Fact: Did you know that stand-up comics have the toughest job? They have to make people laugh without a safety net—unless you count the bar tab..
• Headline: DINING OUT; Wines and Imaginative Seafood Menu. Impact: Doris and Ed's relaxed dress code inspired a movement where 'dining out' became synonymous with 'dressing down,' leading to the invention of the 'business casual' dress code, which is basically just fancy sweatpants.. Fact: Did you know that restaurants with relaxed dress codes often see more fashion disasters? It's like a runway show for people who forgot their mirrors..
• Headline: Companies on the Move Call In the Specialists. Impact: Les Cheiken's relocation expertise not only helped businesses but also gave rise to a new wave of motivational speakers who now claim to help you find your way in life—without a map.. Fact: Did you know that asking for directions is so 1990s? Now we just pull out our phones and pretend to be on a conference call instead..