Here's the final wrap-up, with gifts for everyone in every category: books, threads, baubles, kids, teens, pampering, eats, home goods, and don't forget your local non-profit. / 2 comments
Even the folks who have everything have to eat. And this a collection of real and rare treats. / 2 comments
Everyone needs a little self care these days, and there are lots of ways -- at all sorts of price points -- to pamper your friends and family with merch from local stores.
There's nothing more fun than shopping for kids. And the neighborhood has options for them all, from babies to teens.
The neighborhood has the best shopping in town for the little ones: threads from France, toys from Denmark, scooters from Switzerland and some only-in-New-York items (think Beastie Boys). / 1 comment
More for the home, straight from the streets of Tribeca. Good luck not shopping for yourself. / 2 comments
Get out and about this season, and spread some love to the neighborhood's storefronts. I guarantee it's way more fun than sitting in the glow of your laptop.
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?