Plus: The attacked activists gave up on filing a complaint with the 1st Precinct; fashion designer Stacey Bendet in her Tribeca home; ACE has stopped cleaning Tribeca; mapping the city's shadows; Harold's Meat + Three review; a list of best pubs. / 1 comment
The question is, what can we do? As one reader says, "It’s hard to know the difference between providing empathetic assistance and wielding concerned authority." / 23 comments
Discussed at this month’s meeting: The controversial seasonal café outside Laughing Man; American Flatbread's even more controversial plan to become a catering facility; 4 a.m. closing for Haus nightclub; ACE's efforts for the homeless. / 17 comments
With more info (but not much) on what's replacing Dean's; a new 24-hour deli, the Italian spot coming to Franklin, upcoming Pier 26 events (including OneRepublic and Passion Pit concerts), helping ACE help people, and sidewalk cafés.
Friends of Bogardus Plaza makes its case for a permanent plaza, and a new neighborhood beautification program. / 1 comment
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?