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Tag: Basketball

Who Runs New York? What You Need To Know About The Brooklyn Nets And New York Knicks
Opinion, Sports

Who Runs New York? What You Need To Know About The Brooklyn Nets And New York Knicks

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 by Aldwin Romero

The 2022-2023 NBA season is underway.  Both the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks have begun the season with a 1-1 record. The New York […]

The Breakdown Of Stephen Curry: Is He The Best Player Of All Time?
Opinion, SoCul Series, Sports

The Breakdown Of Stephen Curry: Is He The Best Player Of All Time?

December 10, 2021January 5, 2022 by Hadi Shabbir

Stephen Curry is currently the frontrunner for MVP, which would be his third. Any other accolades would just be a cherry on top for his illustrious career.

The NBA Is Back! Let’s Talk Who Could Win This Year’s Championship.
Sports

The NBA Is Back! Let’s Talk Who Could Win This Year’s Championship.

October 22, 2021 by Hadi Shabbir

The NBA is back! Here are the four teams to most likely win this yearโ€™s championship. We cover the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets… can you guess who else?

Meet The Black Athletes Competing In The 2021 Tokyo Olympics And Paralympics
Sports

Meet The Black Athletes Competing In The 2021 Tokyo Olympics And Paralympics

July 20, 2021 by Neidy Gutierrez

There is without a doubt a huge list of great Black athletes across the rosters. These are some of the Black Athletes Competing in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Is There ‘Subtle’ Racism Amongst NBA Fans?
Opinion, Sports

Is There ‘Subtle’ Racism Amongst NBA Fans?

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 by Hadi Shabbir

โ€œIt’s just underlying racism, and treating people like they’re in a human zoo. You see people just feel very entitled out here…”

After Seven Long Years, The Knicks Are Back.
Sports

After Seven Long Years, The Knicks Are Back.

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Hadi Shabbir

โ€œNew York basketball is back.”

The Brooklyn Nets Are Back On Top, But Their Journey Wasnโ€™t Easy.
Sports

The Brooklyn Nets Are Back On Top, But Their Journey Wasnโ€™t Easy.

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 by Hadi Shabbir

Illustration by staff illustrator Sakura Siegel. The Brooklyn Nets shocked the league by trading for James Harden and forming one of the greatest trios of […]

The NBA Is Back, And Local Fans Are Saying Who They Got
Sports

The NBA Is Back, And Local Fans Are Saying Who They Got

December 18, 2020 by Hadi Shabbir

The NBA is back. The league is set to return Dec. 22 and three fans from New Jersey are giving their takes on their hopes for their season, and some of their doubt.

โ€˜Space Jamโ€™ Is Revolutionary In More Ways Than You Think
Entertainment, Fashion, Sports

โ€˜Space Jamโ€™ Is Revolutionary In More Ways Than You Think

November 15, 2020November 16, 2020 by Aldwin Romero

Illustration by contributing illustrator Michael Pantaleon. Co-founder Adrienne J. Romero contributed to this article. Watching the movie on VHS, you were greeted to an opening montage […]

Poverty, Basketball and Hip-Hop: The Ingredients To Filipino โ€˜Hypebeastโ€™ Culture
Fashion, Feature, Lifestyle, Sports

Poverty, Basketball and Hip-Hop: The Ingredients To Filipino โ€˜Hypebeastโ€™ Culture

August 11, 2020July 6, 2021 by Adrienne J. Romero

โ€œ(Because of basketball and hip-hop) itโ€™s not really hard to influence Filipinos in like streetwear/hypebeast culture,โ€ Macatangay laughed.

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Looking for a new recipe to make this weekend? Loo Looking for a new recipe to make this weekend? Look no further!! ๐Ÿ˜‹

Take a look at this savory Moroccan dish that can be served alongside couscous or bread. 

Swipe & save this post or click the link in our bio for the full recipe! #HappyEating 

Article & Graphic: @victoriabishopsmith 

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#moroccanfood #moroccandish #dinnerrecipes #traditionalrecipe #foodie
Way To Go Staffing (@wtgstaffing) is one of the le Way To Go Staffing (@wtgstaffing) is one of the leading staffing agencies in the Tri-State area, so no wonder why they are the โ€œway to goโ€ when you need to hire an event staff. See what we did there ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ˜„

The Bayonne-based staffing agency founded by Omar Elgarhi has been in business since 2016 providing well trained servers, bartenders, kitchen helpers, and banquet managers to a diverse clientele.

โ€œWe want to work with our clients on a regular basis. We want to provide them with good staff for all their events and thatโ€™s how we operate,โ€ said Elgarhi. 

Click the link in our bio to read more about the journey Elgarhi and his business have been. 

Article & Video: @nygiantsfan129 

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#waytogo #staffingagency #tristatearea #bayonnebusiness #localbusiness #bayonne #bayonnenj #hudsoncountynj #bartenders #banquet #server
#TalkAboutIt A couple of weeks ago Hoboken notifie #TalkAboutIt A couple of weeks ago Hoboken notified its residents of a precautionary boil water advisory advised by Veolia Water. Although the advisory was lifted three days later, some surrounding residents donโ€™t trust the NJ tap water. 

Not even after New Jersey became the first state in the country to pass drinking water standards addressing PFAS chemical contamination in 2020. Some residents donโ€™t trust it because of the smell of chlorine. 

Click the link in our bio to read more!! 

Article & Video: @thebetteradversary 

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#hudsoncounty #hudsoncountynj #hoboken #bayonne #jerseycity #boilwateradvisory #tapwater #nj #drinkingwater
Today, six people were killed at a Nashville, Tenn Today, six people were killed at a Nashville, Tennessee school and, in separate news, a dozen people were displaced after a four-alarm fire in West New York, New Jersey. Swipe left for more.
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#tennessee #newjersey #hudsoncountynj #fire #schoolshootings
#MusicMonday ๐ŸŽถ Beabadoobee is a Filipino-Britis #MusicMonday ๐ŸŽถ Beabadoobee is a Filipino-British artist making waves in the indie rock / indie pop genre. 

She has cited The Beatles and Elliott Smith has musical influences and has been admired by artist like Jaden Smith and the 1975. 

We are currently listening to Beabadoobeeโ€™s โ€œThe Perfect Pairโ€ song off her latest album Beatopia! ๐ŸŽง

Swipe to check out more! 

Graphic: @amandacurlss 

#filipinoartist #femaleartist #indiepop #indierock #beabadoobee
#StreamIt ๐Ÿ“บ Only two more episodes left of the #StreamIt ๐Ÿ“บ Only two more episodes left of the final season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga, the series that follows the formation of one of hip-hopโ€™s most influential groups.

While season one of the show was filmed in Staten Island, where Wu-Tang Clan originated from, various parts of season two and three were filmed in North Jersey. 

โ€œWe shot at various locations across the state, many exteriors easily doubled for New York,โ€ stated Co-Executive Producer of Wu-Tang, Gail Barringer in a statement. 

Click the link in our bio to read more and check out the locations that you may see while watching the series on Hulu! 

Article: @itsneidy 
Graphic: Slice of Culture 
Photo: Vanessa Clifton/Hulu 

#wutang #wutangclan #newjersey #statenisland #filminglocation #njfilm #newarknj #wutangonhulu 

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Fashion TikTok has been one of the biggest trendse Fashion TikTok has been one of the biggest trendsetters in todayโ€™s society. So letโ€™s meet NJ-based designer, Vivian Nwigwe, creator of YEN. Click the link in our bio for the full feature๐Ÿ”—

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#fashion #fashiontok #fashiongram #newjersey
Itโ€™s the beginning of Ramadan, a time where Musl Itโ€™s the beginning of Ramadan, a time where Muslims draw closer to their faith practices, connect more with themselves, fast from food and water seeking forgiveness and a stronger bond with their community and religion. 

We asked a couple of NJ residents what Ramadan means to them. 

โ€œRamadan is a time for spirituality, giving back and saying thanks,โ€ Gineen Abuali (@gineen_abuali) told Slice of Culture. 

Full article in our bio!!

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#ramadan #ramadankareem

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Article: @amandacurlss 
Video: @adrienne.jro
The โ€œHudson County Diariesโ€ photojournalism se The โ€œHudson County Diariesโ€ photojournalism series is back with a peek into how Jersey City celebrated St. Patrickโ€™s Day ๐Ÿป Click the link in our bio for the full gallery!

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๐Ÿ“ท: @alexis_moralesxo 

#stpatricksday #jerseycitynj #hudsoncountynj
#MusicMonday We are absolutely loving Aint Afraid #MusicMonday We are absolutely loving Aint Afraid aka twins INAH and YAHZI. ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

Whatโ€™s cool about them is their dedication to empower, inspire, and motivate people and we canโ€™t get enough of their โ€œHeavy Guarded Heartโ€ album. 

Currently listening to โ€œThatโ€™s Finalโ€ ๐ŸŽถ

Check them out: @aint.afraid 

Graphic: @amandacurlss 

#aintafraid #r&b #musicplaylist #streaming
๐Ÿ‘€ Here's what the scene looked like on Sunday a ๐Ÿ‘€ Here's what the scene looked like on Sunday at Bayonne's annual St. Patrick's Day parade with some words from the town's very own... Captain Bayonne ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ

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๐Ÿ“น: @kgtrphotography @nygiantsfan129 

#bayonne #bayonnenj #hudsoncountynj #stpatricksday
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Hu At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, Hudson County launched a rental assistance program to help tenants who have fallen behind on rent payments as a result of the pandemic.

Click the link in our bio for all you need to know about eligibility, and where to apply๐Ÿ”—
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๐Ÿ“: @mark_rotundo 

#hudsoncountynj #hudsoncounty #rentersassistance
To be from Jersey... "You gotta be tough." Meet To be from Jersey... "You gotta be tough." 

Meet Steven Cosme, an undefeated pro middleweight boxer, who is originally from West New York. Cosme told Slice of Culture about the toughness Jersey instilled in him and what being Puerto Rican in boxing means to him.

He talks @xander.zayas @christinacruzbox @edgarberlanga and hopefully meeting @twincharlo in the ring later in his career ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿคž๐Ÿฝ

Read the full feature in the link in our bio!
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๐Ÿ“+๐Ÿ“น: @adrienne.jro 

#boxing #hudsoncountynj
No one askedโ€ฆ but hereโ€™s your guide to celebra No one askedโ€ฆ but hereโ€™s your guide to celebrating St. Patrickโ€™s Day in Hudson County ๐Ÿซฃ๐Ÿ€

Oh, and you can see the recipes @mark_rotundoโ€™s cocktail recommendations in the link in our bio ๐Ÿธ

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๐Ÿ“: @alyssasus @adrienne.jro @mark_rotundo @amandacurlss @joyjade64 
โญ๏ธgraphic: @adrienne.jro 

#stpatricksday #stpatricks #irishdrinks #hudsoncountynj
What better way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day t What better way to celebrate St. Patrickโ€™s Day than with some homemade soda bread? ๐Ÿž

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#irishsodabread #irishbread #irishrecipes #irishfood
Did you know Irish is actually a language of its o Did you know Irish is actually a language of its own? Swipe left to learn more ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช

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โญ๏ธgraphic: @amandacurlss 

#ireland #ireland๐Ÿ€ #irish #irishlanguage
Some of the BEST baseball is being played right no Some of the BEST baseball is being played right nowโ€ฆ. even if youโ€™re not that into baseball ๐Ÿซฃ 

The annual World Baseball Classic has returned! Swipe left for more on what the WBC is and whenโ€™s the upcoming games.

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โญ๏ธgraphic: @adrienne.jro 
๐Ÿ“ท: We do not own any of them.

#mlb #worldbaseballclassic #worldbaseballclassic2023
Have you heard of this R&B singer from Dublin, Ire Have you heard of this R&B singer from Dublin, Ireland? ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Laura Izibor has had her songs featured in popular movies and TV shows including Greyโ€™s Anatomy and P.S. I Love You. Swipe left for more!

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โญ๏ธgraphic: @amandacurlss 

#lauraizibor #irish #irishsinger
History made ๐Ÿ† โ€œEverything Everywhere All At History made ๐Ÿ† โ€œEverything Everywhere All At Onceโ€ swept the Oscars on Sunday while โ€œRRRโ€ made history of its own. Swipe left for more!

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โญ๏ธgraphic: @adrienne.jro 

#eeaao #rrrmovie #oscars #oscars2023 #asianrepresentation
Meet @sirsynthesis, a Union City-based band ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒ€

Joining Thress is Sellos on the drums, and Ben and Deivi on guitar and accompanying vocals. 

Together, theyโ€™ve been laying down artistic compositions from their roots. For Thress, growing up with pop-punk influences in Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens โ€” and later influences by Phoenix and The Strokes โ€” were the origin for his sounds. He would also come to blend his sounds with his Cuban heritage.

Click the link in our bio for the full feature๐Ÿ”—
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๐Ÿ“+๐Ÿ“ธ: @mark_rotundo 
๐ŸŽฅ: @mark_rotundo @adrienne.jro 

#hudsoncounty #hudsoncounty #unioncity #altband
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