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A Bushwick line cook posted a video of his dinner. It ignited a viral debate.
Does Gio Luciano genuinely act like this or is it just a bit?
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
The hottest party in New York right now? Labubu raves.
Have we reached peak Labubu?
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
Mamdani-inspired videos about NYC are going viral on TikTok
Mamdani’s supporters say that what may look like silly internet content is actually political commentary.
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
A popular new TikTok show deals with bad Gen Z roommates in NYC apartments
"Roommate Court" debuted in May and has already racked up thousands of views.
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
How safe is Times Square? It depends on who you ask.
Violent crime has been declining for years, but complaints to 311 have surged and workers there say they feel uneasy. What’s going on at the crossroads of the world?
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
Another sign these are uncertain times in NYC? Clogs are back.
“I work in fashion, and I don’t want to look like I’m wearing fashion right now,” said the founder of a popular clog company. "Nobody wants to look too flashy.”
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
Even NYC influencers are sick of New York mega-influencers
As money worries mount, some New Yorkers say that flaunting wealth on social media is over.
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
A new comedy examines ‘How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents’
Abby Govindan has won rave reviews for her candid reflections on family drama, cultural identity, mental health challenges and more.
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
An NYC comedian joked about the upside of gentrification. Then came the firestorm.
Saidah Belo-Osagie didn't expect to start a conversation with her recent skit.
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
Some NYC influencers are finding the secret to love: Dating yourself
Oscar Wilde once said "to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
For the perfect dating profile, some New Yorkers are letting AI do the work
“The only solution is when you have somebody — or something — searching for you, and it understands your taste almost better than you do.”
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Kenneal Patterson
Arts & Entertainment
TikTok is very divided about Bryant Park Winter Village. Nightmare or wonderland?
“You hear about gentrification where people get priced out of their neighborhood — now New Yorkers are getting priced out of their holiday traditions.”
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Kenneal Patterson
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