SEPTEMBER 30, 1984

Full News Archive

• Headline: Young Long Islanders Transform Commuting. Impact: As young Long Islanders embraced their commuter status, they inadvertently set off a trend leading to the invention of the 'Commuter Coffee' - a drink so strong it could fuel a rocket. Little did they know, it would also lead to a nationwide caffeine crisis.. Fact: Fun fact: Commuters now spend so much time in transit that 'Penn Station' is actually a euphemism for 'Where my social life goes to die.'.
• Headline: THE CAREFUL SHOPPER. Impact: The expansion of the thrift shop led to an unexpected increase in the vintage clothing market, which eventually spiraled into a worldwide obsession with 80s fashion. Yes, the mullet is back, and it's all thanks to thrift shopping.. Fact: Thrift shops are like the Bermuda Triangle of fashion; you go in looking for a sweater and come out with a 5-foot inflatable dinosaur. Good luck explaining that to your friends!.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND GUIDE; FIDDLIN' AROUND. Impact: The 'Fiddlers' Co.' event inadvertently created a nationwide trend of unconventional talent shows. Soon, everyone was showcasing their hidden skills, like extreme ironing or underwater basket weaving. Thanks, Long Island!. Fact: Did you know that the Fiddlers' Co. was initially going to feature competitive knitting but decided to go with fiddling instead? Clearly, they had their priorities straight!.
• Headline: NEW NETWORKS OF IMMIGRANT ENTERPRENEURS; ALL IN THE FAMILY APPROACH. Impact: John Lam's immigrant entrepreneurship set off a tidal wave of similar ventures, resulting in the global phenomenon known as 'family business.' Little did we know, this would lead to more familial drama than any soap opera could handle.. Fact: Did you know that immigrant entrepreneurs are basically the superheroes of the economy? They save jobs, create opportunities, and still find time to argue about whose turn it is to do the dishes!.
• Headline: NEW PAIN RELIEVER WORRIES DRUGGISTS. Impact: The introduction of a new pain reliever worried pharmacists so much that it triggered a secret society of pharmacists who plotted to take over the pharmaceutical world… if only they could agree on who brings the snacks to the meetings.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more confusing than drug warnings is trying to decipher your Aunt's three-hour long explanation of how she used to take those drugs back in 'the good old days.'.
• Headline: ADS AS WAY TO MEET PEOPLE. Impact: Ads as a way to meet people started a bizarre trend of personal ads that eventually led to the rise of dating apps, creating a world where your soulmate is just a swipe away… or a catfish waiting to steal your heart.. Fact: Did you know that personal ads were the original Tinder? Only instead of swiping left or right, you had to commit to a full-on letter-writing campaign. Romance has come a long way… or has it?.
• Headline: NEW NETWORKS OF IMMIGRANT ENTERPRENEURS. Impact: The rise of immigrant entrepreneurs resulted in an explosion of multicultural food trucks, leading to the culinary fusion craze that put pineapple on pizza and started a war that rages on to this day.. Fact: Did you know that the real reason behind the rise of food trucks was to finally settle the age-old debate: who makes the best dumplings? Spoiler alert: It’s still up for discussion!.