The acclaimed author of "Asylum," "Spider," and now "The Wardrobe Mistress" has lived in the area for 34 years. He shares his favorite restaurants, the most romantic spot around, the new building he doesn't like, and more. / 3 comments
Plus: Suspect sought in thefts; how a fencer spends his Sundays; menswear shop opens in FiDi; film being made about a worker at Windows on the World. / 2 comments
Plus: Artist Raymond Pettibon; shiny new building for the Seaport skyline; Alexander Wang partied at Pier 17; 25 Broad refurbished; Canal Street building.
Details on the new plans for Il Matto. Plus: Discoveries under Fulton Street; graffiti artist's loft recreated; 25 Broad now leasing; 4WTC potentially delayed. UPDATE: Added Manhattan Loft Guy's before-and-after look at Alexander Wang's loft.
Plus: Compose gets a rave; another FiDi condo building going rental; Imagination Playground; Greenwich Street development site.
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?