Amazon’s big move to Long Island City has caused a major surge in housing interest. According to CNBC, housing demand has grown in Queens’ already-hot real estate market since Amazon announced its plans to build its two new headquarter locations in New York City and Crystal City, Virginia. Studies show that the average amount it […]
The much-beloved creator and writer of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, passed away at age 95. He was known for creating such heroes as Iron Man, Thor, X-Men, Spider-Man, and more. Lee also served as the editor-in-chief, chairman, and publisher of Marvel Comics. In his later years, he made multiple cameo appearances in Marvel films much […]
Over the last year, the number of participants over the age of six years old in tackle football amounted to approximately 5.22 million. Even more popular than playing football, however, is watching football and even more popular than that, is playing video games. In fact, nearly 70% of all Americans play video games — even […]
Nearly 85% of people surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that signs can “convey the personality or character of the business” they advertise. But can the same be true for the personality and character of an entire state? The famous “I Love NY” signs have been a staple of New York highways for decades, but all […]
It’s no secret Americans aren’t as confident in driverless technology as the auto industry, but a recent analysis of data from the California Department of Motor Vehicles may give human drivers a greater cause for concern on the road. The NHTSA reports that there are over 50,000 accidents every year related to towing. A new study […]
Amazon recently announced that its second headquarters, HQ2, will be built on Long Island City, a neighborhood that walks the border between Queens and Long Island. While some are optimistic about the new jobs the headquarters will bring to the area, others fear a surge in traffic and rising costs of living in the already […]
Workers compensation laws were created to ensure that employees who were injured while on the job are provided with fixed monetary awards that they deserved. Workers comp eliminates the need for litigation and creates an easier process for both the employee and the employer. Unfortunately, personal injury cases occur all the time across the United […]
While the past few years have seen great improvements in software security, there are still consistent and concerning flaws being seen over and over again. The 2018 State of Software Security report from CA’s Veracode division found that despite added security features, applications still have extreme vulnerabilities that aren’t being addressed. The good news is […]
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a team of scientists in Dr. David Gamm’s lab are able to grow stem cells into three-dimensional retinas. These newly formed retinas sit in a dish in the lab and even respond to light. While Gamm and his team know the cells can function properly on their own, they do […]
According to The Wall Street Journal, parents of children with diabetes are suing the NYC Education Department, claiming that public schools are failing to offer students with diabetes equal access to education. School administrators and faculty have to handle all kinds of medical situations for students. For example, since students have all kinds of allergies, […]