New York State’s governor, Kathy Hochul, has been questioning whether or not to alter the mask mandate in schools. In other indoor public settings such as restaurants and grocery stores, no mask will be required. According to New York State, the mask mandate will expire, but not in schools. (“Hochul said the state will revisit…
Month: February 2022
A Look Back on an Important Woman in History
As we know, we are transitioning into African American History Month. But, some of us are unaware of some important figures in history, one being Claudette Colvin, who took a stand just as Rosa Parks did, but received much less recognition. In 1955, Claudette tried to defy segregation laws nine months before Rosa Parks did. …
Winter Long Island Restaurant Week
For food enthusiasts and restaurants alike, the news that Long Island Restaurant Week has already started will cause excitement. The event made its return on Sunday, January 23, and is set to run until Sunday, January 30. With participating restaurants offering food at discounted prices, owners hope to incentivize people to dine out, an activity…