JUNE 6, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring New Jersey's Iconic Cheese Steaks. Impact: If Joseph D'Agnese had only rated cheese steaks higher, perhaps the entire fast food industry would have pivoted to gourmet sandwiches, leading to a world where broccoli was the new bacon. Thanks, Philly.. Fact: Did you know that the cheese steak is so iconic it has its own holiday? Just when you thought we ran out of things to celebrate!.
• Headline: Cohen Advocates for Ongoing NATO Presence in Kosovo. Impact: William Cohen's lack of a time limit on NATO's mission in Kosovo set the stage for an endless cycle of peacekeeping missions, leading to the creation of 'Peacekeeping: The Never-Ending Saga' reality show. Spoiler alert: it didn't get renewed.. Fact: Did you know that Kosovo still isn't a UN member? Maybe the UN just really likes keeping things complicated..
• Headline: Somers' Zoning Debate Sparks Controversy. Impact: The town of Somers opting for open space instead of development created a ripple effect of hipsters fleeing to the suburbs, driving up avocado toast prices everywhere. Thanks, zoning laws!. Fact: Did you know that 'small-town life' is often just code for 'we don't want any New Yorkers moving in?'.
• Headline: Yanks' Trophy Case Adds Subway Series As Mets' Skid Hits 8. Impact: The Yankees beating the Mets not only solidified their dominance but also turned millions of Mets fans into lifelong therapists—talk about a therapy boom!. Fact: Did you know that the Yankees have won more World Series than the Mets have had winning seasons? Ouch..
• Headline: Filming the Drama Between the Novelist's Lines. Impact: The remake of 'The End of the Affair' caused a ripple effect in Hollywood, leading to the current trend of remaking every movie ever made. Thanks, Graham Greene—for the cinematic nightmares.. Fact: Did you know that remakes are like a bad haircut? No one really wants them, but they keep coming back anyway..
• Headline: Don't Call It Doo-Wop: His Cause Is 'Street-Corner Harmony'. Impact: Ronnie Italiano’s dedication to 'Street-Corner Harmony' inspired a resurgence of doo-wop groups, proving that nostalgia can be a powerful weapon against modern music trends. Sorry, TikTok.. Fact: Did you know that doo-wop was originally just a way for street corner singers to avoid actual jobs? Now it's a genre!.
• Headline: Fire Control Report. Impact: The fire control report's recommendations led to a bureaucracy so bloated that it eventually had its own reality show, 'Westchester's Worst Disasters,' featuring way too much paperwork and not enough fire.. Fact: Did you know that if you call the fire department in Westchester, they might just send a committee instead of a fire truck?.
• Headline: Blowing the Fuse On Family Squabbles. Impact: Alvin Klein's review of 'Precious Sons' sparked a nationwide debate about family squabbles, which in turn led to an uptick in family therapy sessions. Thanks, theater!. Fact: Did you know that family squabbles have been around since the dawn of humanity? Just ask the cavemen!.
• Headline: The Desktop Follies. Impact: The amusing desktop follies documented by Lawrence Van Gelder brought about a wave of memes and internet humor that ultimately distracted humanity from solving climate change. Way to go, tech fails!. Fact: Did you know that nearly 60% of computer problems can be solved by simply turning it off and on again? Too bad that doesn't work for life..
• Headline: Seafood Tartars That Are Easy Enough to Make at Home. Impact: Moira Hodgson's easy seafood tartars inspired a culinary revolution that turned every backyard BBQ into a fancy restaurant, leading to the downfall of the simple burger. Rest in peace, ketchup.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'tartar' originally referred to a group of people and not a fancy dish? Talk about a glow-up!.