The station was supposed to get an overhaul, but the project is paused along with congestion pricing. / 11 comments
...as did the one at 424 Broadway. But the street vendors are still out in force. / 10 comments
The Tribute in Light shines from the roof of a parking garage on Greenwich and Edgar, 88 beams that converge in the night sky. / 1 comment
The NYPD will close several streets in Battery Park City as well as the area between Broadway and West, Barclay and Rector.
This year marks the 23nd anniversary of 9/11 and as in other years, the commemoration ceremony, open only to invited guests, will take place on the memorial plaza.
All the Restaurants adds another sketch; Holywater adds weekend brunch; a Tribecan launches her latest book for middle schoolers.
The City Hall Park "Deliverista Hub" will be a staffed outdoor kiosk that will incorporate e-bike battery charging, bike repair and a rest station for delivery workers. / 21 comments
Much of downtown will be sprayed starting at 10:30p until 6a the next morning.
Plus the Battery Park City Block Party is revived; a back to school movie night; Amanda Selwyn Dance moves to Tribeca.
PeckSlip Advocates for School Safety includes PTA members and local residents and is more than halfway to its goal for legal fees. / 6 comments
The 106-bed Safe Haven shelter, designed with services for street homeless, will open this fall. / 32 comments
Restaurants had till August 3 to apply for a future curbside setup. Any other must be demolished. / 9 comments
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?