Paige Douglas+FollowVerizon Outage: How to Get Your CreditIf 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 #NYC00Share
Joel Johnson+FollowNYC divorce drama: The sandwich momentMoments 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 #DivorceDrama35Share
Keith Bass+FollowNYC tech layoffs hit hard—and fastFive 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 #NYC00Share
Katherine Kim+FollowPandora bracelet cleaning gone wrong in NYCTaking 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 #NYC00Share
Paige Douglas+FollowBrooklyn’s hotel scene gets a $112M boostBrooklyn’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 #NYC00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowWegmans shoppers face new privacy dilemmaWalking 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 #Wegmans00Share
dianefrank+FollowNYC Wegmans’ facial recognition debate heats upWegmans 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 #Wegmans00Share
Robert Daniels+FollowWegmans’ NYC Stores Are Scanning Your Face?!Wegmans in Manhattan and Brooklyn is now scanning faces, eyes, and voices of every shopper—no opt-out, just signs at the door. The company says it’s for security, but privacy advocates are freaking out, especially for immigrants. People are mad, saying they just want to buy groceries without being tracked. Wegmans claims they don’t profit off your data, but won’t say how long they keep it or if cops get access. Would you still shop here? #Food #Wegmans #NYC00Share
Jacqueline Ray+FollowWegmans’ facial recognition sparks NYC debateWegmans shoppers in Manhattan and Brooklyn are buzzing about the grocer’s new facial recognition cameras. Many say it feels unsettling to have their faces, eyes, and voices potentially recorded just to buy groceries. Wegmans insists the tech is only used to flag people previously caught causing trouble, not to track everyday customers. Still, some regulars are taking their business elsewhere, worried about privacy and data security—especially among immigrant New Yorkers. Is this just the new normal for store security, or does it cross a line? Would you keep shopping here, or does this change your mind? #Health #BodyHealth #NYC00Share
Evan Knight+FollowStaten Island’s ferry gets a wild new lifeTurning a retired Staten Island Ferry into a floating nightlife hotspot? That’s exactly what Colin Jost and Pete Davidson are doing with their $280,000 “Titanic 2.” The revamped ferry will soon offer bars, restaurants, and even a theater, running 24/7 between Staten Island and Manhattan. It’s been a money pit so far, but the team insists they’ve got a plan to make it work. Imagine grabbing a drink or catching a show on the water—would you check it out, or do you think it’s too ambitious? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Cars #StatenIsland #NYC10Share
