Prince St. Pizza is opening a new location — and New Yorkers are stoked: ‘Best news all year!’

Nypost · Apr 17, 2026 · 312 words · By Brooke Steinberg

Brand Partnership Business Expansion Consumer Enthusiasm

headphones Listen to the eFinder podcast briefing

Generate a natural audio summary of this story

Daily briefing

What to know about Brand Partnership

Pizza is opening a new location — and New Yorkers are stoked: ‘Best news all year!’ Prince St.

Claims checked 9

Techniques found 2

Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

Left0%

Center67%

Right33%

3 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Pizza is opening a new location — and New Yorkers are stoked: ‘Best news all year!’ Prince St.

Why it matters

The cult-favorite Manhattan pizza shop, known for its spicy pepperoni squares, is opening a new location across the East River with its first Brooklyn storefront.

Common ground

The doors at the new location at 271 Smith Street will officially open on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Manufactured Consensus: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What new context would change how readers understand this Brand Partnership story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that the first 25 guests in line will be able to score a $25 credit to use on their order?
How does this story connect Brand Partnership with Business Expansion over the next few days?

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/prince-st-pizza-is-opening-a-brooklyn-lo…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

warning

Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

warning

Manufactured Consensus 70% confidence

Creating an illusion of widespread agreement that does not exist.

Why it matters: Recognizing manufactured consensus helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

check_circle Corroborated 6

info Single Source 2

verified Verified By Reference 1

info

Claim 1: “the first 25 guests in line will be able to score a $25 credit to use on their order.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The detail about the first 25 guests receiving a $25 credit is mentioned in 'What Now New York', but the other provided evidence is irrelevant.

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew Albert Christian Edward Mountbatten-Windsor (born 19 February 1960), formerly Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the third child and second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Mountbatten-Windsor

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hawaiian pizza is a pizza invented in Canada, topped with pineapple, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and either ham or bacon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_pizza

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Although many of the largest restaurant chains in Canada are US-based (such as McDonald's and Yum! Brands among others), some Canadian-based (owned and operated from Canada) restaurant chains are grow…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Canadian_restaurant_ch…

+ 3 more evidence sources

check_circle

Claim 2: “the slice shop is hosting a weeklong opening activation where customers wearing Sergio Tacchini apparel will get a complimentary slice.”

CORROBORATED

Although the 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claims 5 and 6 explicitly mentions the weeklong activation where customers wearing Sergio Tacchini apparel receive a complimentary slice.

check_circle

Claim 3: “There will also be limited-edition co-branded pizza boxes nationwide with QR codes that link out to exclusive Spring/Summer 2026 fashion content.”

CORROBORATED

Both 'What Now New York' and 'US Times Mirror' confirm the nationwide co-branded boxes with QR codes for SS26 fashion content.

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — Limited-edition Sergio Tacchini x Prince St. Pizza pizza boxes rolling out nationwide, featuring QR codes linking to exclusive SS26 fashion content.
https://whatnow.com/new-york/restaurants/prince-st-pizza-is-…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — There will also be limited-edition co-branded pizza boxes nationwide with QR codes that link out to exclusive Spring/Summer 2026 fashion content.
https://ustimesmirror.com/prince-st-pizza-is-opening-a-new-l…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — Order 14th Street Pizza delivery in your city now! Superfast food delivery to your home or office Check 14th Street Pizza menu, prices, phone, location and addresses Fast order & easy payment.
https://www.14thstreetpizza.com/

check_circle

Claim 4: “Prince St. Pizza is opening a new location across the East River with its first Brooklyn storefront.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent web sources confirm Prince St. Pizza is opening its first Brooklyn location.

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — Prince St. Pizza, known for their slices, now has its first location in Brooklyn.To celebrate the pizzeria’s Brooklyn debut, Prince St. Pizza is partnering with Italian sportswear icon Sergio Tacchini…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2026/04/23/thes…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — A special menu moment: Prince St.’s “Prince Perfection” slice will be renamed the “Sergio Tacchini Perfection” at the Brooklyn location, available throughout April. On opening day, doors will be open …
https://whatnow.com/new-york/restaurants/prince-st-pizza-is-…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — "The highly anticipated opening will be Prince St. Pizza's first new NYC location since its 2012 debut in Nolita, exciting local residents in Brooklyn."
https://briefly.co/anchor/NYC_food/story/prince-st-pizza-is-…

info

Claim 5: “The doors at the new location at 271 Smith Street will officially open on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. and will remain open until midnight.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The specific date (April 23) and time (12 p.m. to midnight) are mentioned in 'What Now New York', but other sources provided for this claim are irrelevant (Wikipedia entries for Prince the musician, Ted Bundy, etc.).

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article lists some notable events in animation, from 1854 to the present day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_years_in_animation

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ottawa ( , ; Canadian French: [ɔtawɑ]) is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Otta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Theodore Robert Bundy (né Cowell; November 24, 1946 – January 24, 1989) was an American serial killer who kidnapped, raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls between 1974 and 1978. His modus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Bundy

+ 3 more evidence sources

check_circle

Claim 6: “Prince St. Pizza is also teaming up with Italian sportswear designer Sergio Tacchini for a launch activation”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources confirm the partnership with Sergio Tacchini for the Brooklyn launch.

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — Custom Sergio Tacchini velour uniforms for Brooklyn staff in a bold “Hot Sauce” colorway. A weeklong activation: customers who visit any Prince St. Pizza location during the week of the Brooklyn openi…
https://whatnow.com/new-york/restaurants/prince-st-pizza-is-…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — To celebrate the pizzeria’s Brooklyn debut, Prince St. Pizza is partnering with Italian sportswear icon Sergio Tacchini to feature special offerings.The Brooklyn location for Prince St. Pizza is at 27…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2026/04/23/thes…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — Prince St. Pizza is expanding to Brooklyn with a new location at 271 Smith Street, opening on April 23, 2023. This marks the first NYC expansion since 2012.Customers wearing Sergio Tacchini apparel wi…
https://briefly.co/anchor/NYC_food/story/prince-st-pizza-is-…

check_circle

Claim 7: “The partnership with the label includes custom staff uniforms that feature a Bold “Hot Sauce” colorway.”

CORROBORATED

Both 'What Now New York' and 'US Times Mirror' specifically mention the custom staff uniforms in the 'Hot Sauce' colorway.

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — The new location also marks Prince St.’s 19th location nationwide and will also offer the pizzeria’s famous Sicilian squares and Spicy Spring slices. “Brooklyn felt like the right next chapter for us,…
https://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2026/04/23/thes…

travel_explore

web search NEUTRAL — To celebrate the big day, Prince St. Pizza is also teaming up with Italian sportswear designer Sergio Tacchini for a launch activation that goes beyond opening day. The partnership with the label incl…
https://ustimesmirror.com/prince-st-pizza-is-opening-a-new-l…

check_circle

Claim 8: “This highly anticipated opening will be Prince St. Pizza’s first new NYC location since its 2012 debut in Nolita.”

CORROBORATED

Both 'What Now New York' and 'Briefly' confirm this is the first new NYC location since the 2012 Nolita debut.

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crown Heights is a neighborhood in the central portion of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Crown Heights is bounded by Washington Avenue to the west, Atlantic Avenue to the north, Ralph Avenue t…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Heights

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Many songs are set in New York City or named after a location or feature of the city, beyond simply "name-checking" New York along with other cities.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_about_New_York_C…

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin (born Macaulay Carson Culkin; August 26, 1980 (1980-08-26)) is an American actor and musician. Considered one of the most successful child actors of the 1990s, Culkin h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaulay_Culkin

+ 3 more evidence sources

verified

Claim 9: “Prince St. Pizza has previously expanded into other cities in the country with outposts in Los Angeles and Miami.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Wikipedia entries about the musician Prince and Los Angeles history; no source confirms the specific existence of Prince St. Pizza outposts in LA and Miami.

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Speed Demon" is a song by American singer and recording artist Michael Jackson from his seventh studio album, Bad. It was written, composed and co-produced by Jackson, and produced by Quincy Jones. "…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_Demon_(Michael_Jackson_s…

menu_book

wikipedia NEUTRAL — The late-Victorian-era Downtown of Los Angeles in 1880 was centered at the southern end of the Los Angeles Plaza area, and over the next two decades, it extended south and west along Main Street, Spri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Downtown_Los_Angeles

+ 3 more evidence sources

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.