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Niko Balkaran

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As seen in: GameRant, MSN, MSN Canada, Flipboard, QNS.com, Porthole Cruise Magazine, Mott Haven Herald, Nancy On Norwalk
Covers:  Video Games, Local News
Doesn't Cover: Sports, Business
He/Him // NYC Multimedia Journalist

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Niko Balkaran is a multimedia journalist based in New York City. He is currently a freelance news writer with Game Rant. He was the editor-in-chief of York College CUNY’s school newspaper, Pandora’s Box, where he oversaw the newspaper’s editorial and fiscal responsibilities. He won the Janice Cline Justice Award 2023, which was given for demonstrating a commitment to using his work for social justice and equality.

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Spider-Man 2 is Tied for the Highest-Rated Insomniac Game of All Time

Spider-Man 2 is Tied for the Highest-Rated Insomniac Game of All Time

Spider-Man 2 joins the ranks of two classic titles from Insomniac Games as the developer's highest-rated game…

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Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside celebrates opening of new annex with ribbon-cutting ce...

Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside celebrates opening of new annex with ribbon-cutting ce...

Local officials and parents celebrated the opening of a new annex at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Baysi…

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Palworld Player Shares Useful Tip to Transfer Heavy Resources Without Being Encumbered

Palworld Player Shares Useful Tip to Transfer Heavy Resources Without Being Encumbered

A Palworld player shares an ingenious method for moving heavy resources in the hit Pocketpair title without b…

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Confirms New Details About Sujimon

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Confirms New Details About Sujimon

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio reveals that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will have a mode that is similar to Pokemon …

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Video Shows Godzilla Rampaging Across Hyrule

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Video Shows Godzilla Rampaging Across Hyrule

Lurelin Village takes on a Zonai Godzilla in a short Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom fan video complete…

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Destiny 2 Overhauls 20 Exotics in Season of the Wish

Destiny 2 Overhauls 20 Exotics in Season of the Wish

Bungie reveals significant reworks of underused exotic armor in Destiny 2 ahead of Season of the Wish, which …

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East Norwalk Roundabout Proposal Advances Despite Residents’ Concerns

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By Niko Balkaran Verified, Shawn Webb, Becca Stoll
| Nancy On Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — The Economic and Community Development Committee voted on Wednesday to advance design funding for a proposed Gregory Boulevard and Fifth Street shared-use path project in East Norwalk. The city is seeking approval for a $246,000 amendment to its contract with VHB, an engineering firm, for a “shovel-ready design” for the proposed project near Calf Pasture Beach, according to Garrett Bolella, the assistant director of Norwalk Transportation, Mobility and Parking.
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Harbor seal Kaya finds new home at Maritime Aquarium

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By Niko Balkaran Verified, Paul Fox, Matthew Silber
| Nancy On Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — After a cross-country move from California, Kaya, an 8-year-old harbor seal, has quickly found her place among the resident seals at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Kaya, originally from the Aquarium of the Pacific, is now on exhibit in Pinniped Cove alongside Gracie, Sono, and Mikey, the aquarium’s resident seals.
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Harbor seal Kaya finds new home at Maritime Aquarium | Nancy on Norwalk

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By Niko Balkaran Verified
| Flipboard
1 day ago Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Russian zoologist Ilia Ivanov was determined to find a way to hybridize humans and chimps, and successful hybridization of other animals convinced him it was possible. • After Ivanov was able to implant a human ovary in a female chimp, he …
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