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Katherine Kim

Canal Street’s $60 ‘designer’ fail sparks laughs

Spending $60 on a Canal Street Dior dupe might sound like a steal—until the strap snaps and the hardware falls off after a few uses! That’s exactly what happened to Amber, a Texas TikToker, who couldn’t help but laugh at her broken “Diror” bag. Locals and visitors know Canal Street’s reputation for knockoff goods, but opinions are split: some say you should never pay more than $20, while others argue it’s better to save up for the real thing. Have you ever scored a Canal Street deal—or been burned by a bargain? Let’s hear your stories! #Beauty #CanalStreet #NYC

Darius Alvarez

Inside NYC’s wildest divorce drama

NYC’s elite circles are buzzing after Belle Burden, a descendant of the Vanderbilts, shared jaw-dropping details about her split from hedge funder Henry Davis. Imagine being dumped for a younger woman, then mocked over the phone—while quarantining in a Martha’s Vineyard mansion! Belle’s new memoir spills all: nasty texts, a cutthroat prenup, and Davis’s cold response to her heartbreak. Even after their decades-long marriage, he reportedly asked her to make him a sandwich right after telling their kids about the divorce. How do you think wealth and legacy shape the way people handle heartbreak? #Relationships #NYC #DivorceDrama

Paige Douglas

Verizon Outage: How to Get Your Credit

If you’re a Verizon customer in New York, here’s a quick win: after that massive outage left millions without service, Verizon says they’ll be crediting affected accounts. No word yet on the exact amount, but keep an eye on your messages from Verizon. The outage hit hardest in NYC and a few other big cities, showing just how much we rely on our phones. Lesson learned: always have a backup way to connect! #Business #VerizonOutage #NYC

Joel Johnson

NYC divorce drama: The sandwich moment

Moments after telling their kids about their divorce, NYC heiress Belle Burden’s ex-husband stunned everyone by asking her to make him a sandwich. Belle, who details her ex’s affair and their split in her new memoir, says she actually made him the best sandwich she could—hoping he’d realize what he was losing. The story has people talking about emotional labor, boundaries, and the wild things people do during breakups. Would you have made the sandwich? Or is that crossing a line? Let’s hear your take on handling tough moments like this. #Relationships #NYC #DivorceDrama

Keith Bass

NYC tech layoffs hit hard—and fast

Five minutes late to a Zoom call, and suddenly you’re locked out of your job—literally. That’s what happened to Jeff, a tech worker in NYC, who missed a crucial all-hands meeting and then found himself unable to access Slack or his Google accounts. Turns out, he was one of 350 people laid off from Angi, a home services tech company, as part of a cost-cutting move tied to AI-driven changes. With tech layoffs becoming more common, it’s a tough reminder of how quickly things can change. What would you do if you found out you were laid off this way? #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup #NYC

Katherine Kim

Pandora bracelet cleaning gone wrong in NYC

Taking your favorite jewelry in for a quick cleaning should make it sparkle—not leave it looking dull and damaged. That’s exactly what happened to a New York woman after a routine visit to Pandora, where her cherished bracelet lost its shine and polish. What’s more frustrating? The store didn’t offer a replacement or compensation, leaving her with a sentimental piece that’s just not the same. Many in the community are now questioning if it’s safer to clean Pandora jewelry at home. Have you ever had a store mishandle something valuable to you? How did you handle it? #Beauty #Pandora #NYC

Paige Douglas

Brooklyn’s hotel scene gets a $112M boost

Brooklyn’s Ace Hotel just landed a massive $112.5 million refinancing deal—right as New York City’s hotel market faces a major squeeze. With new rules making it tough to build or even run hotels, there are fewer rooms available, but tourism is still booming. That means places like the Ace Hotel are more valuable than ever. This move isn’t just about one building; it’s a sign of how the city’s hospitality scene is changing. How do you think these shifts will affect local businesses and visitors? #Business #Brooklyn #NYC

Robert Daniels

Wegmans shoppers face new privacy dilemma

Walking into Wegmans in NYC now means your face, eyes, and even your voice could be scanned and stored—without any clear promise of when or if that data will be deleted. This big step up from their earlier employee-only pilot has left many locals uneasy, especially since the company isn’t saying how long they’ll keep this info or who might get access to it. With city laws lacking real teeth, it’s up to us to decide: Is this a fair trade for safety, or a step too far? How do you feel about biometric surveillance in your neighborhood stores? #Food #NYC #Wegmans

dianefrank

NYC Wegmans’ facial recognition debate heats up

Wegmans shoppers in Brooklyn and the East Village are facing a new reality: facial recognition cameras are now watching as you shop. The supermarket says it’s all about security, but many customers are uneasy about their personal data being collected—even if it’s just to catch repeat offenders. Some feel it’s just another layer of surveillance in daily life, while others worry about privacy and potential bias. With City Council members pushing for stricter laws, this could be a turning point for how technology and privacy collide in our neighborhoods. How do you feel about stores using facial recognition? #Food #NYC #Wegmans