JANUARY 31, 1993

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tenants vs. Owners: A Legal Battle. Impact: If tenants had just agreed to live in a cardboard box, we could have saved ourselves years of legal battles over rent laws. But no, now we have lawyers charging by the hour for the privilege of arguing about where you can hang your pictures.. Fact: Did you know that rent laws were actually inspired by medieval serfdom? Because nothing screams 'progress' like a legal framework designed to keep you shackled to your landlord..
• Headline: Katie Beers' Custody Battle Unfolds. Impact: Katie Beers' harrowing experience led to a nationwide discussion on child safety that inadvertently inspired an entire genre of movies about kidnapped children, proving once again that tragedy is just a plot twist in Hollywood.. Fact: Did you know that the average 'survivor' in these movies has a better chance of winning the lottery than actually escaping a coffin-like box? Life lessons, folks..
• Headline: Celebrating Black History Through Education. Impact: The neglect of black history education not only perpetuated ignorance but also fueled the rise of hip-hop, where artists took it upon themselves to teach lessons in 16 bars, proving that sometimes, the mic can be mightier than the textbook.. Fact: Did you know that Crispus Attucks was the first casualty of the American Revolution? Talk about being the only one to show up for a party that no one else wanted to attend..
• Headline: Viewpoints; The Monetary Path to Full Recovery. Impact: The ongoing tug-of-war between fiscal and monetary policy has led to countless economists losing hair, sleep, and their sanity, while the average citizen just keeps wondering when their paycheck will catch up with their bills.. Fact: Did you know that fiscal and monetary policies are like the odd couple of economic strategies? One loves spontaneity and the other is all about stability, yet they both end up making a mess of things..
• Headline: 'Twentysomething,' and Home Again on L.I.. Impact: The return of twentysomethings to their childhood homes has sparked a real estate crisis, as parents are now forced to negotiate rent with their adult children, leading to epic battles over bathroom schedules.. Fact: Did you know that on average, parents spend more on their adult children living at home than they did on their first car? Who knew a bedroom could be such an expensive real estate investment?.
• Headline: From Waterbury To the White House, Romancing the Home. Impact: Louis Nichole's journey from substitute teacher to business mogul serves as a classic case of 'follow your passion'—or in his case, follow your craft until it becomes a multi-million dollar enterprise, while the rest of us are still trying to figure out how to fold a fitted sheet.. Fact: Did you know that the crafts workshop was once the go-to career for those who couldn't decide between teaching and unemployment? Nicely played, Mr. Nichole..
• Headline: ART REVIEW; Four Who Photographed for Stieglitz. Impact: Alfred Stieglitz's Camera Work not only changed the art world but also planted the seeds for Instagram influencers, who now wield their phones like weapons in the battle for likes and followers.. Fact: Did you know that Stieglitz was once married to Georgia O'Keeffe? Talk about a power couple that could make any art critic weep with jealousy..
• Headline: Art Against a Green Backdrop. Impact: Anna Hyatt Huntington's sculpture not only beautified Brookgreen Gardens but also proved that if you throw a giant metal horse in the middle of a garden, you'll have an Instagram hotspot in no time.. Fact: Did you know that the fighting stallions were inspired by her pet goldfish? Clearly, she had a flair for the dramatic—even if it was just a fishbowl away..
• Headline: Downtown Meriden: Will the Patient Survive the Operation?. Impact: The potential demise of downtown Meriden's businesses sparked a renaissance of artisanal pizza shops and overpriced coffee spots, proving that gentrification is just a fancy term for 'let's charge more for less.'. Fact: Did you know that Verdolini's Restaurant has been serving brick-oven pizza since before it was cool? Now it’s just a hipster's wet dream..
• Headline: DINING OUT; Dim Sum and Late Nights With Noodles. Impact: The opening of Noodle on One could lead to a culinary revolution, where chefs across the country suddenly realize they can charge $15 for a bowl of ramen and call it 'artisanal.'. Fact: Did you know that noodles have been around for over 4,000 years? Yet somehow, it took until 2020 for someone to realize they could just throw a few toppings on it and charge you half your paycheck..