A new book by engineer, inventor, and childhood trauma survivor Michael Menard is shining a spotlight on what he calls one of the world’s most overlooked health emergencies: unresolved childhood trauma. In Greater Than Gravity: How Childhood Trauma Is Pulling Down Humanity, set for release on March 19, 2026, Menard argues that childhood trauma is…
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Small businesses across Long Island recently got another major boost as Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation relaunch the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program for its third year. The initiative, known as “Lifting Our Community Businesses Across Long Island,” awarded 40 small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties with $5,000 grants to help support growth,…
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Brooklyn’s comedy scene is getting a major new addition with the opening of Greenpoint Comedy Club, a new venue already generating buzz for its fresh approach to live entertainment and its star-studded opening lineup. Located in the heart of Greenpoint, the club is being described by Time Out New York as a space “built by…
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The Frick Collection is stepping into the world of powdered wigs, silk gowns, and royal elegance with its newest exhibition, Ruffles & Ribbons: Fashion Plates from the Time of Marie Antoinette, running through August 3. The exhibition, presented in the museum’s Cabinet Gallery, features 24 hand-colored engravings known as fashion plates that capture the glamour…
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Chair King Backyard Store andc are deepening their retail footprint with a four-store expansion set to roll out in Spring 2026, signaling continued confidence in brick-and-mortar shopping even as e-commerce dominates much of the retail landscape. The expansion will bring new showroom locations to Pearland, Texas; Huntington and Stony Brook on Long Island, New York;…
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Timed to the global fever surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026, Death of the Soccer God is set to arrive on May 12 from Farrar, Straus and Giroux, positioning itself as both a literary event and a culturally resonant exploration of ambition, identity, and the cost of fame. Written by Dimitry Elias Léger, the novel…
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Paper Mill Playhouse is bringing a cornerstone of American musical theater back to the stage with its upcoming production of 1776, began performances April 1 in Millburn, New Jersey, with opening night slated for April 5. The production will run through May 2 as part of the theater’s 2025–2026 season. Directed by Producing Artistic Director…
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As global obesity rates continue to rise, a new book is challenging long-held assumptions about weight loss and health. In Mind Reset: The Science of Total Weight Management, researcher and weight management coach Dr. Bill Sun argues that traditional approaches rooted in strict dieting and exercise regimens may be fundamentally flawed. For decades, weight loss…
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Gap Inc. is reimagining customer loyalty with the launch of Encore, a new membership program designed to blend fashion, entertainment, and cultural experiences into a single platform. Announced February 24, the initiative marks a major evolution for one of the largest loyalty ecosystems in U.S. apparel retail, which already includes nearly 40 million active members.…
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