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Last month I had the pleasure of attending the Fiesta de Reyes Gala , in Downtown Syracuse. For those who may not be familiar, Fiesta de Reyes  translates to The Kings Festival, a celebration of Three Kings Day, which takes place every year on January 6th. In Puerto Rico, this holiday holds deep cultural and spiritual significance. It commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men to baby Jesus, and it’s traditionally a day centered around family, faith, giving, and community. In Puerto Rican...

We’re already a week into 2026, and honestly, I’m feeling really good about this year. I’ve always liked the idea of New Year’s resolutions, not so much as rigid rules, but as something to work toward or look forward to as the year unfolds. They give the year a sense of direction, even if the path isn’t perfectly straight. I actually remember creating a vision board for the first time as an 8th grader. Years later, I realized that I had put Syracuse University on that board, not even knowing...

There are many ways to bring in the new year, but few feel as intentional, elevated, and memorable as GOE Globel & The Society’s masquerade celebration. Hosted by Nyezee Goe, the founder of GOE Globel, this event truly set the standard for what a New Year’s celebration can look and feel like when elegance is at the forefront. From the moment you walked in, it was clear that every detail had been thoughtfully curated. I had the opportunity to speak with Nyezee during the evening, and he shared...