Miss New York Hopeful Talks to Puppet; Journelle's Big Sale

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NEW YORK—One contestant for Miss New York has put together a video of herself being interviewed by a giant puppet. If she makes it to the Miss USA pageant this year, we'll definitely be watching. [New York Observer]

UNION SQUARE—This weekend, Journelle is hosting its first warehouse sale. Visit the E. 17th Street location for 50% to 70% off pretty underthings. [Sample Sally]