"My husband says he saw a work stoppage order posted at the construction site on the east side of Church between Warren and Chambers. Any idea what’s going on or how long the delay will be?" —W. / 2 comments
"I've been noticing these white discs around the neighborhood and am wondering if you know what they are. This one is at the northeast corner of Warren and Church, and I saw another one above the Raccoon Lodge. I'm curious!" —M. / 1 comment
Plus: Church Street demolition starting soon; confirmation of American Flatbread plan; finished planting at last 9/11 Memorial corner; Leonard repaving; Downtown Alliance holiday stars; Downtown Little School auction; karaoke bar revealed. / 9 comments
I saw my first drone today and it freaked me out in the best possible way. The future is here. / 9 comments
If a new owner can get air rights, the old building is coming down—and making way for one twice as high. / 3 comments
Plus: Dylan Prime's new lunch menu; Cuban café on Broadway open; China Blue delivering; Live Well Company debuts next week; photos by World War II vets at Soho Photo; Broadway restaurant in play? / 6 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?