DECEMBER 20, 1998

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• Headline: Westchester Wag: A New Perspective. Impact: The launch of 'Westchester Wag' ushered in a new era of celebrity gossip that eventually led to the rise of reality TV, which is now responsible for more questionable life choices than any bad decision-making seminar could ever achieve.. Fact: Fun fact: Mary Ann Liebert's first magazine was actually about the rich and famous in ancient Rome. Spoiler alert: they were just as dramatic..
• Headline: Parcells' Impact on NFL Coaching History. Impact: Bill Parcells' coaching success inspired a generation of future coaches to believe they could also change the fortunes of NFL teams, leading to a bizarre trend of coaches wearing capes to games, claiming to be 'superheroes' for their franchises.. Fact: Did you know that Parcells' tears after a win are scientifically proven to enhance the taste of nachos? It's true, look it up…or don't, because nachos don't need science..
• Headline: Printmakers Great and Small. Impact: The print shows supported by the Brooklyn Arts Council inadvertently led to a resurgence in DIY printmaking, resulting in a global shortage of ink and an increase in demand for artisanal paper.. Fact: Fun fact: Some printmakers claim their work is 'so good it should be framed,' but it’s mostly just various shades of ‘oops.’.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND VINES. Impact: The tasting of local wines became a trend that eventually led to the rise of 'wine tourism,' where people travel the world just to sip and judge like they were on a reality show. Spoiler alert: they are.. Fact: Did you know that a wine critic once described a cabernet as having 'notes of sadness and regret'? He was just having a rough day..