WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT COUNTERFEIT VENDORS?
‘Tis the season: the illegal vendors are out in force on Canal and Broadway. And despite efforts from the NYPD, the problem persists.

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TRIBECAN IN EXILE: AN ARTIST RETURNS AND REFLECTS
Longtime Tribecan and artist Lisa Stefanelli decamped from the neighborhood but reflects on the beauty of living here.

WHAT’S TO DO ABOUT THE REMAINING SMOKE SHOPS?
Canal Smoke Shop is the biggest offender, with a dense sidewalk bazaar in addition to the corner store.

SEEN & HEARD
The Tribeca Citizen, on the rocks. Plus a passage opens east of Broadway on Duane; Star Light Star Bright art installation in Fidi; Duane Park Groundhog Day fundraiser.