Plus HSBC is now officially Citizens; File Gumbo Bar is coming together; Blackstones salon in the Roxy has closed. / 2 comments
The streets were especially lively this weekend; Fonda Chelsea is a good omen for Duane Street; Tiny's Gumbo Bar is now File Gumbo Bar; climate protestors at Citi HQ. / 4 comments
A Cajun Creole restaurant has plans to open in the former Da Mikele Pizza space on Church and White. / 6 comments
Plus: Absurd megamansion plans on Franklin Street; Bradley Cooper's real-estate hunt confirmed; "Dream House" art installation might move to Chelsea; Downtown Alliance's tech-industry headquarters. / 4 comments
There's a flyer taped inside a door window at 275 Church Street that says something called the MELA Foundation's "Dream House" is inside. What's that?
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?