JULY 28, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Halleran vs. Queens Road Levies. Impact: Halleran's threats to fight road levies sparked a new era of 'lawyer up or shut up' in local government. Who knew asphalt could lead to so much drama?. Fact: Queens is changing, but the only thing that really stays the same is the potholes..
• Headline: Byrd Ship to Go Tour as Floating Museum To Reduce $100,000 Deficit of Expedition. Impact: Byrd's ship becoming a floating museum meant that future generations could learn about exploration while simultaneously dealing with the world's largest floating collection of 'what were they thinking?' artifacts.. Fact: If only all museums could come with a side of popcorn and a ticket for a ride!.
• Headline: FINDS BATHING BEACH FIT.; Bacteriologist Gives Glen Island a Clean Bill of Health.. Impact: The clean bill of health for Glen Island bathing beach led to a boom in summer tourism, with people flocking to the water—unaware that bacteria were just waiting to crash the party.. Fact: Bacteriologists are the unsung heroes of summer—keeping your beach fun and safe, one test tube at a time!.
• Headline: Blast Wrecks Portuguese Factory.. Impact: The explosion at the Portuguese factory resulted in stricter safety regulations for industrial sites, which meant fewer 'oops' moments in the future—unless you're in charge of the safety manual.. Fact: Explosions in factories are like surprise parties, only nobody wants to be the guest of honor!.