If you're wondering what to do on Christmas Day after opening all the presents, Cheddar Art Correspondent Cheryl McGinnis says you can give the gift of art.
McGinnis tells us about the latest exhibit at the Jewish Museum in New York, which is open on Christmas Day. "Modigliani Unmasked," an exhibition of the early drawings of Amedeo Modigliani, is on display until February 8, 2018.
McGinnis gives us her take on the immersive experience of the exhibit. She also explains the importance of art in the city during the holidays.
Members of the Kappa League mentoring program at Wyandanch Memorial High School in Long Island, NY are preparing for an educational trip to Ghana. Principal Paul Sibblies is on a mission to enrich his students' lives to put some of them in touch with their roots. "When you invest in young people, then it's the greatest investment you can make," he said.
A group of 15 students recently graduated from SANYS U., a six-week program held by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State. The course helps people with disabilities to advocate on their own behalf, learning more about their rights, legislation and issues that matter most.
The minivan is turning 40 years old this year. While it made up just 1.8 percent of the car market in 2022, that number could begin to tick up, as more families increase interest in the car's advantages. Cheddar News' senior reporter Michelle Castillo takes a deeper look at the minivan's lineage.
Cheddar News correspondent Shannon LaNier rings in the Thai New Year at 11 Tigers in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. The restaurant is one of the only locations in New York City to celebrate.
