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Barclays Center to Use Only Wands, Officials Insist No Racism At Play

Prospect Heights

October 14, 2012

Barclays Center to Use Only Wands, Officials Insist No Racism At Play

The arena had an excuse for small detectors at a Barbra Streisand show but not at Jay-Z, officials said.

Streisand Fans Belt It Out to See Babs Sing in Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn

October 14, 2012

Streisand Fans Belt It Out to See Babs Sing in Brooklyn

Following Barbra Streisand's first public show in her hometown, impersonators battled for free tickets.

Barbra Streisand Impersonators Welcome Diva to her Home Borough

Downtown Brooklyn

October 08, 2012

Barbra Streisand Impersonators Welcome Diva to her Home Borough

The winner of a Babs impersonator contest in Downtown Brooklyn will get tickets to her show.

Stars Mourn Composer Marvin Hamlisch at Upper East Side Funeral

Upper East Side

August 14, 2012

Stars Mourn Composer Marvin Hamlisch at Upper East Side Funeral

Legends of song and stage paid respects Tuesday for composer Marvin Hamlisch at Temple Emanu-El.

Jay-Z, Justin Bieber Among Barclays Center Opening Shows

Boerum Hill

July 10, 2012

Jay-Z, Justin Bieber Among Barclays Center Opening Shows

The Barclays Center has an all-star fall concert lineup, including Jay-Z, Bieber and Barbra Streisand.

Foes of Jay Z's Barclays Center Link Up With OWS for Opening Day Protest

Prospect Heights

June 19, 2012

Foes of Jay Z's Barclays Center Link Up With OWS for Opening Day Protest

The Barclays Center won't open until September, but plans are underway for an opening day protest.
Barclays Center Has Bieber, Jay-Z on Schedule, But No 'Community Events'

Prospect Heights

June 12, 2012

Barclays Center Has Bieber, Jay-Z on Schedule, But No 'Community Events'

The Barclays Center has lined up shows by Justin Bieber, but community events remain unscheduled.
Barclays Center to Unveil Game Plan for Traffic, Parking and Bikes

Park Slope

May 22, 2012

Barclays Center to Unveil Game Plan for Traffic, Parking and Bikes

Forest City Ratner Companies will unveil how parking and traffic will work at the new Barclays Center.
'A Star is Born' as Barbra Streisand Flick Wins Central Park Film Fest Pick

Upper East Side

August 17, 2011

'A Star is Born' as Barbra Streisand Flick Wins Central Park Film Fest Pick

The Central Park Conservancy asked New Yorkers to vote on which movie should be shown for its film festival finale.
President Barack Obama, Oprah Among Chelsea Clinton Wedding Guests

Manhattan

July 14, 2010

President Barack Obama, Oprah Among Chelsea Clinton Wedding Guests

The President and Oprah Winfrey are expected to be on the list. Barbara Streisand, too.
H &H Bagel Owner Must Fork Over Dough After Pleading Guilty to Tax Evasion

Manhattan

May 28, 2010

H &H Bagel Owner Must Fork Over Dough After Pleading Guilty to Tax Evasion

Bagel maker Helmer Toro, 59, will serve 50 weekends in jail for pocketing employee's payroll taxes.
Empire Diner Will Close, Chelsea Residents and Celebrities Start to Mourn

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 26, 2010

Empire Diner Will Close, Chelsea Residents and Celebrities Start to Mourn

The diner where Madonna noshed and which Woody Allen immortalized in "Manhattan" will close next month.
Trump, Streisand Throw Financial Support Behind AG Andrew Cuomo

Manhattan

February 05, 2010

Trump, Streisand Throw Financial Support Behind AG Andrew Cuomo

The diner where Madonna noshed and which Woody Allen immortalized in "Manhattan" will close next month.
Today in Manhattan entertainment

Manhattan

October 08, 2009

Today in Manhattan entertainment

The diner where Madonna noshed and which Woody Allen immortalized in "Manhattan" will close next month.

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