All news by author: Hana R. Alberts

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The outrageous scandals of New York City's top-tier prep school environment
Wil Glavin self-published a book titled "The Venerable Vincent Beattie," inspired by his adolescence at prestigious prep schools in New York City, describing his experiences as being "more R-rated" compared to "Gossip Girl."
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Brooklyn restaurant, closed due to COVID-19 merely 8 days after its opening, makes a strong return
Husband and wife, Romeo and Milka Regalli, shifted to offering delivery and takeout services when their newly opened plant-based Ethiopian restaurant, Ras, was forced to shut down due to the coronavirus
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These 3 bike routes show cyclists the best of Brooklyn
Jacqueline VanDusen, who has biked more than 4,000 miles over every block in Brooklyn, shares three of her favorite excursions.
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The "Hamilton" film featuring the original cast is scheduled to be released on Disney+ in July
You don't need to "wait for it": The movie adaptation of the popular Broadway musical "Hamilton" is premiering over a year earlier than planned. It will be available on Disney+ beginning July 3, moved up from the initial fall 2021 premiere date. Disney CEO Bob Iger and "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the updated release date on "Good Morning America" Tuesday morning
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Mother's Day 2020 plans: Activities to enjoy while in quarantine
With a bit of creativity, you can simulate many festive activities using online resources for this upcoming Mother's Day, May 10, 2020
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‘Jeopardy!’ contestant confuses Babe Ruth for Jackie Robinson in cringeworthy mixup
What is a facepalm, Alex?
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Masked heroes: Images of New Yorkers during the COVID-19 lockdown
The CDC and local authorities advise using masks or face coverings for the nose and mouth, and New York City is paying attention
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People are completely freaked out by a pandemic-related response on 'Jeopardy!'
"Jeopardy!" fans were taken aback on Tuesday evening when a clue appeared to allude to the coronavirus pandemic
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Coronavirus leads to longest-ever passenger flight worldwide
On Saturday, Air Tahiti Nui achieved a milestone with the longest-ever scheduled passenger flight, covering 9,765 miles from Papeete, the capital city of French Polynesia, to Paris
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Famed Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner reopening after 16 years
Famed Brooklyn restaurant Gage & Tollner reopens on Sunday with an old-school cocktail list and a 21st-century menu of throwback dishes.
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Stylish new hotels are revitalizing the Catskills
A group of charming boutique hotels in the Catskills, set to open this winter about two to three hours north of New York City, is turning the area into an exciting—and should we say, exotic?—destination, even for seasoned visitors
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2020 is an excellent year to explore Washington DC — for fun (seriously)
It's great, DC! No, really: Our nation's capital is always in the news, especially during election years, but it's not always seen as a destination for..
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'Jeopardy!' champion Ken Jennings is considered the 'greatest of all time.'
The 45-year-old writer from Seattle, who set a record by winning 74 consecutive games in 2004, defeated champions James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to claim the GOAT tournament's grand prize of $1 million
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The ultimate guide to running for those who haven't run before without any excuses
The beginning of 2020 is as good a time as any to take up running. Experts discuss some of the most frequent reasons people give for avoiding running and how to overcome them
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‘Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time’: Ken Jennings wins first nail-biting match
The first night of the "Jeopardy! Greatest of All Time" tournament saw Ken Jennings emerge victorious over James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter after a close and exciting two-game face-off.
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‘Jeopardy!’ champ Ken Jennings: James Holzhauer is not ‘the best’
"Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings, who will return for the first-ever Greatest Of All Time tournament, says opponent James Holzhauer is not the best.