Plus: New lighting tricks at 1 World Trade Center; helping the homeless woman on Murray; Bikram Yoga NYC update; James Perse progress; Pen Parentis salon and minglefest; our oculi; a small-plates thought. / 8 comments
Known for his very loungy clothing, the L.A.-based fashion designer went from a T-shirt to a lifestyle brand.
Plus: A plea to consider expanding Tribeca's historic districts; Baked's new opening date; shopping night at Carini Lang, Espasso, and Abhaya; Mexican restaurant changes its name; storefront mystery at Franklin and Church; studio rental? / 7 comments
Plus: Any idea what's happening at Church and Franklin?; new magazine shop; mixed media and photogravure at Steven Amedee.
Plus: FreshDirect chaining carts to trees; Franklin Place getting windows; "Puerto Ricans in Paris"; Church Street storefront renovations; street art signage; Summer Streets zipline. / 1 comment
Plus: New café; possible Clinton penthouse; deli closed; barber shop closed; two additions to the Community Board agendas. / 1 comment
...somewhere else in Tribeca. Three possible locations, based on what we know. / 3 comments
Plus: Brazilian bar closed; Scorcese film shooting here; the maybe-an-IHOP space; 72 Vestry question (and answer); new traffic light turned on. / 1 comment
Plus: Restaurant opens on Murray; 93 Worth bares an ankle; recent history at 257 Church; cardboard art. UPDATE: New info nixes IHOP rumor. / 3 comments
Sixteen sales were recorded in the past two weeks—including a long-closed storefront and a high-profile penthouse (for $13.7 million).
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?