Plus: Xi'an Famous Foods is opening in FiDi; how yesterday's winds affected the 9/11 Memorial's reflecting pools; new hotel has a big ugly video screen above its entrance; liquor-license application discussion for The Whiskey Tribeca postponed. / 5 comments
Hionas Gallery is returning to Tribeca, and Bortolami is involved in a new venture at the former Artists Space on Walker. Plus: Pop-up gallery on Warren; new work by Jeff Zimmerman; show of Tribeca paintings; 1st Precinct meeting for Soho and Hudson Square. / 2 comments
Plus: NYPD and FDNY cars parking on the sidewalk; attempting to buy a beverage at Dirty Lemon; getting the Department of Transportation to take down an old sign. / 8 comments
Plus: Handcuffed thief still at large; Hemlock restaurant is closing; Shinola's first hotel will open this fall in Detroit; Water Street renovation.
Plus: Google Street View cameraperson; gelato cart outside Whole Foods; no newfangled sidewalk shed for Murray Street building; concert celebrating free jazz album recorded here. / 15 comments
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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?
What should be done is that the laws on vendors should be enforced. Do the vendors have a permit? Are... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
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