Apr 19 2024
New York City: Laundry and dishwasher detergent pods containing polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are adding to the plastic pollution problem in waterways across the US. In response to this environmental concern, New York City is considering regulations to restrict the sale […]
This day in history we feature Colton Haynes. An American actor, model and singer was born on this day in 1988. Trivia – Colton Haynes Colton Lee Haynes is known for his starring role as Jackson Whittemore in the MTV […]
This day in history we feature The Wall Street Journal. The first issue of The Wall Street Journal, daily newspaper was published on this day in 1889. Trivia – The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal is an American […]
As the city’s air quality dropped to “unhealthy” levels as a result of smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada, officials in New York City decided to cancel all outdoor activities at the city’s public schools and issued a health […]
This day in history we feature the Queen Elizabeth 2. The British ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2 departs on her maiden voyage to New York City on this day in 1969. Trivia – Queen Elizabeth 2 Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) […]
This day in history we feature the Woolworth Building. A skyscraper designed by architect Cass Gilbert in New York City, was opened on this day in 1913. Trivia – Woolworth Building The Woolworth Building is an early American skyscraper located […]
This day in history we feature the Tony Awards. The first Tony Awards are presented for theatrical achievement on this day in 1947. Trivia – Tony Awards The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as […]
This day in history we feature the TIME. The first issue of the American weekly newsmagazine Time was published on this day in 1923. Trivia – TIME The Time magazine for nearly a century, it was published weekly, but starting […]
This day in history we feature the Martha Washington Hotel. The first hotel exclusively for women in New York City was opened on this day in 1903. Trivia – Martha Washington Hotel The Martha Washington Hotel (formerly, the Women’s Hotel, […]
This day in history we feature Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this museum opened in New York City on this day in 1959. Trivia – Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to […]
New York’s last Public Payphone is sent to a museum by New York City officials. The Payphone was located in Times Square – 7th Ave & 50th St. The retirement of age-old iconic Payphones signals freedom from scouring for quarters […]
