Heart Health, Family Wellness, and Clean Water: Braun and PUR Spotlight Products for Health-Conscious Households

As consumers become increasingly focused on preventive health, home wellness products are playing a larger role in everyday life. From monitoring blood pressure and managing fevers to improving drinking water quality, trusted brands Braun and PUR are introducing solutions designed to help families take a more proactive approach to well-being. With heart health remaining a…

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SPECIAL TO NEW YORK TREND: New York Playwright Eljon Wardally’s ‘Blooming in Dry Season’ To Be Presented at The International Black Theatre Festival 

By Fern E. Gillespie New York playwright Eljon Wardally will be bringing her poignant drama about a family in Grenada’s love of Calypso music, “Blooming in Dry Season,”to the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem July 27 to August 1.  In June, during Caribbean Heritage Month, Woodie King’s New Federal Theatre  and The North Carolina…

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New Book Pulls Back the Curtain on St. Barth’s Billionaires, Celebrities and Long-Hidden Scandals

For decades, St. Barth has cultivated an image as one of the world’s most glamorous and exclusive destinations—a Caribbean paradise where billionaires, celebrities and power players escape the public eye. But according to bestselling author Michael Gross, the island’s carefully crafted mystique hides a wealth of surprising stories, feuds and scandals. In his new book,…

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Move Over Gift Bags: Prank-O Turns Present Giving Into the Main Event

Anyone can give a great gift, but making the recipient laugh before they even open it is an entirely different skill. That’s where Prank-O comes in. The novelty gift company has built a loyal following by transforming ordinary presents into unforgettable experiences with realistic-looking fake product packaging designed to fool friends, family members and coworkers.…

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New Book Argues AI Isn’t Just Technology—It’s the Future of Business Leadership

As companies race to incorporate artificial intelligence into their operations, many leaders are asking the same question: How can organizations stay competitive in an increasingly AI-driven world? A new book from two technology industry veterans argues that the answer requires far more than simply adopting new software. In Infinite: How Visionary Leaders Transform Today’s Businesses…

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Museum of the Moving Image Launches New Season of Free Science Programs Exploring Walking, Wildlife, Infinity and More

Science, technology and storytelling collide this year as the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) unveils the 2026 season of its popular Open Worlds: Science series, offering free programs that explore everything from brain health and urban wildlife to alien life and the mysteries of infinity. Running through October at the museum’s Astoria location, the…

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