A neighbor has sued the city for what she maintains was a senseless and devastating accident. / 16 comments
According to a source in the real-estate business, "transformative" plans are in the works for the entire complex—and the retail isn't likely to come back on the market for at least five years. / 7 comments
Plus: Lower Manhattan is crowded; the World Trade Center mall's relative lack of holiday decor; parents unhappy with school bus service; remembering Edward Albee; forthcoming Pier 40 vote; how Downtown Alliance's head spends Sunday; another Two Bridges mega-development. / 10 comments
Plus: Church Street Boxing opened a second Tribeca gym; fashion show and party aggravates residents; mysterious Park Place storefront; Patty Griffin concert; "Law & Order: SVU" again; boombox noise on Greenwich. / 16 comments
Plus: The former Bubble Lounge space; rumored closing date for Saleya; peeks inside 443 Greenwich; buy your Loft Tour tickets now; Tribeca sublet. / 2 comments
"What’s the deal with the exercise equipment on the second floor of 40 Harrison (facing Greenwich)? Heard that Equinox was opening another branch at Independence Plaza North but cannot find any publicity." —Jane
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?