"Is there any way to report on or shame the USPS into cleaning up the front of the post office on Canal and Church?" / 13 comments
The city will pick up compost out of brown bins on the same day as recycling. / 5 comments
There's a lot of action for liquor licenses, plus capital and expense priorities across the committees. / 9 comments
To reduce some of the chaos at the entrance to the bike path and the promenade, the city will remove one lane of traffic and add a two-way bike lane. / 7 comments
The shelter, which abuts the Peck Slip School in the Seaport, is scheduled to open in the winter of next year. / 6 comments
The boxes that have blocked the sidewalks for years are being dismantled -- hopefully for good. / 1 comment
As part of its plan to install 4000 5G towers, the city has proposed eight locations in Tribeca and Fidi. / 10 comments
The Manhattan Detention Complex -- two 19-story jails -- have been demolished to make way for a 30-story jail. / 4 comments
Plus a new album from a local jazz drummer; Climate Week events around the neighborhood; Shades of Light at Galerie56.
Plus the last of the sheds on Duane Street; movies at Pier 17; a pro pickpocket at Yves. / 4 comments
Plus Person Place Thing at Surrogates Courthouse; Bubby's Ron Silver has an art show; Rose Box has closed its retail store.
Plus a local landscape architect gets national recognition; a block party in BPC; Chris Hemsworth at the Greenwich Hotel.
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?