A proposal to add retail to the ground floor of the former AT&T building between Walker and Lispenard would include a one-story pavilion and a lot more windows. / 8 comments
Plus: A Thanksgiving menu by Frenchette; new renderings for 77 Greenwich (which will have a school in the base); the exquisite lobby in the AT&T Long Distance Building; Gucci to open art-and-photography bookstore in Soho.
Plus: Progress at 56 Leonard; the situation at Pakistan Tea House; Psycho Bunny sample sale; Baja East pop-up; 1 World Trade Center light show; iHeartRadio concert. / 4 comments
Plus: Ed and Christy and Brian and Kelly; a Tribecan had Pantone invent a color for her; an uncouth trainer; Battery Park City Authority approves financials and filings it didn't read; ad agency with a cool terrace. / 1 comment
Plus: Northwest Tribeca landmark unveiled; elegant Starbucks signage; Washington Market Tavern; Lower Manhattan Tuesdays; 56 Leonard popping up all over. / 3 comments
Plus: New storefronts in landmark building; Broadway store closing; the next Tribeca Meet & Greet. / 5 comments
Plus: Reminiscing about the World Trade Center laser show; "The Birds" tonight; TD Bank moving in on Fulton; where LMDC has spent its money.
Plus: Flor de Sol action; storefronts in the AT&T Building (not the monstrous one); new sporting goods store; walking tour of Collister Street; Seaport party.
Whether it's changing hands is another story. Plus: Water Street plazas; "Retail Mater Plan" for 33 Sixth Ave.; new Front Street restaurant.
Plus: The Drama League's new facility; FiDi Potbelly reopened; Mexican chef semi-confirms a new restaurant; Hudson Square rezoning; South Ferry subway station.
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?