Plus: Controversial W. Broadway renovation; wind damage on Greenwich; 1st Precinct on Twitter; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed; local kids dance at MSG; penny drive; red Citi Bikes; Trinity Place "wellness center"; Church storefront; film festival.
Plus: Faking 1920s Havana; the vendors at next weekend's New Amsterdam Market; Worth Street retail openings; karate open house; Centre Street wine bar. / 3 comments
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Reopening in February. Plus: 249 Church Street loft comps; artist Nate Lowman; new FiDi building getting glassed. / 1 comment
Plus: Barbarini Alimentari at least six months from opening; Soho Rep review; 249 Church; Pick-A-Bagel open; Zone A building updates.
Plus: More on La Colombe's new bottled coffee; Marc Forgione expands; Brushstroke rave; a bathroom at 92 Laight; 249 Church loft sale; BPC Library story; shopping for footstools.
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?