Plus: A peek inside the Target store opening in October; Ward III not reopening this month; that big cat on Warren; "Tribute in Light" test; theft on Reade Street; the final PATH platforms have opened. / 2 comments
It's something to see. Plus: The downstairs bar at Rosa Mexicano; NYPD wants World Trade Center food vendors pushed back; more on the Pier 26 Givenchy show.
Plus: Guggenheim's Krens sells; doorman naturalizes; 357 Canal; Occupy Wall Street plans anniversary protest; New York Rescue Mission; art. / 2 comments
Eight sales were reported in the past week, from $876,000 to $5.75 million (not including the entire building at 177 Franklin).
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?