Eight conversions are currently underway, bringing nearly 500 new residential units to the six-block stretch between Canal and Worth—and that doesn't even include the site that's rumored to be making way for a 14-story condo. / 3 comments
Plus: Foxy FiDi building not 22 Thames (but could be on Washington); principal suggests sacrificing pre-K; Dahesh Museum of Art shop; Broadway building gets Landmarks date. / 9 comments
...in a glass, boxy penthouse, perhaps. Plus: Michael Kors coming to the World Financial Center; funding for the West Thames bridge; magazine editor Jesse Pearson; Canal subway mosaics; Pier 40 plan resistance.
As in Señor Presley. Also on Community Board 1's December agendas: Marc Forgione's Asian resto; the Russian-owned resto where Matsugen was; Spring Studios fashion complex; a bunch of FiDi restos; the Turks & Frogs replacement; and more. / 3 comments
Four buildings that are crying for help (and one that's crying for an explanation). / 12 comments
Plus: More on the sukkah deal; ticker-tape parade for 9/11 first responders; FiDi bank robbery; new Fulton resto; Soho falafel; forlorn 372 Broadway; Michelin guide; SHO Shaun Hergatt price hike; falling debris; 9/11 memorial gun ban; puppy book. / 11 comments
Plus: Your new neighbor, Jeremy Piven; CB1 tours the 9/11 memorial; the Jets visit the WTC site to promote their game on 9/11; saving 372 Broadway; 88 Leonard sold. / 3 comments
Plus: Building about to collapse?; 9/11 anxiety hotline; Safe Horizon philanthropist; FiDi stats; clay art; W Downtown steal.
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?