The tiled awning that was so remarkable and beautiful has been hacked away. Who knows what they will do next with this building, which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. / 21 comments
Plus: Tent & Trails is closing soon; Church Street spa annex; the slate of events at the Seaport District; the changes at the modernist New York State Insurance Fund building; N. Moore bulkhead expansion and more in Community Board 1 agenda additions. / 5 comments
Plus: The construction at the New York State Insurance Fund building; scale models of the Oculus; marching band's weekly practice; World Trade Center Greenmarket opening date. / 1 comment
Plus: Apartment for sale with bowling alley in the sub-basement; the metal atrium roof at A Summer Day Café; feminist photo show; French fry vendor at the Fulton Center; Chick-fil-A crowds.
Plus: The story behind the recent Battery Park City representation legislation (including the resident who hired a lobbyist); South Ferry subway station to open imminently; Edward Albee's art collection to be auctioned. / 3 comments
Plus: Le District is finally getting a French fry station; the Warren Street reconstruction project is starting; "Black List" TV shoot; painting at Taymour Grahne. / 13 comments
Plus: Renovation at the New York State Insurance Fund building; Thalassa's gas trouble; Tribeca's Cornerstone is taking a break; "Seven Seconds" TV shoot. / 4 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?