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What If New York Just Loves a Fancy, Complicated Bird?

A public dispute between Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn home-goods store Art of Play over a non-saleable mechanical bird has sparked a wider conversation about New York City's obsession with celebrity birds.

Security footage shows Kelly Clarkson’s $15,000 mechanical-bird encounter

Was the singer’s "Karen moment" worth the "Pretty Woman" fallout?Watch the full episode with @PSTorre, @DarthAmin and Wyatt Cenac — plus the full secu

Nitehawk is the latest ‘anti-phone’ theater to fall to the QR code

Recent criticism highlights a growing frustration with the mandatory use of QR code technology and mobile devices at New York City movie theaters.

For all following the Art of Play/Kelly Clarkson drama, here is the mechanical bird at the center of it

Is it worth all the hubbaloo? Doubt it, but it is pretty amazing to see in person.

The Graza Olive-Oil People Are Designing Mamdani’s New Groceries

Brooklyn-based firm Gander has been selected to lead the branding for New York City’s first pilot program of city-owned grocery stores.

James Caputo, Carroll Gardens Royalty, Gets Into the Bagel Game

James Caputo, the fifth-generation owner of the recently shuttered Caputo’s Bake Shop, is partnering with Rafi Hasid to open Caputo Bagels in Park Slope this October.

Sauced! with Alison Roman and Victoria James

On Tuesday, October 6th, The Franks kick off their Good Company party series with best-selling author Alison Roman. The place: @fandfrestaurant. The menu: a red sauce dinner inspired by Roman’s hit tomato sauce – soon to be found on the shelves of the highly anticipated Brooklyn Heights outpost of

In a Frenzie: Sourdough Pizza That Goes Down Easy

Frenzie, a new sourdough pizzeria and wine bar helmed by Roberta’s and L’Industrie veterans, has opened on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn Heights.

Bebo brings traditional Georgian cooking to Atlantic Avenue

New Georgian restaurant Bebo has opened at 145 Atlantic Avenue, offering traditional family recipes and interiors inspired by the owners’ grandmothers.

Caribbean restaurant from Amagansett, Doubles, to take over old Plymouth Cafe space at 90 Henry St.

Renderings Reveal Ritz-Carlton Residences Conversion of Hotel Bossert in Brooklyn Heights - New York YIMBY

New renderings offer a first look at the conversion of the historic Hotel Bossert into The Ritz-Carlton Residences, a 62-unit condominium project at 98 Montague Street.

DUMBO Finally Has a Farmers Market

The DUMBO Farmers Market at Brooklyn Bridge Park is currently seeking local vendors to list products as it prepares for an upcoming season near Main Street.

Happier Grocery Eyes Carroll Gardens For New Store

A newly formed entity linked to Manhattan’s Happier Grocery has secured $22 million in financing for properties at 295 President Street and 336 Union Street in Carroll Gardens.

Ban Be Bakery to Move to old Laurel Spot

Hotel Bossert plan wins landmarks approval on second try

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved a revised design to convert the historic Hotel Bossert into 61 condominiums, featuring a new ground-floor restaurant by Danny Meyer.