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Longtime Tribecan and local shopkeeper Al Abayan has expanded his footprint on Laight and has a gift shop up for the holidays. / 2 comments
Plus a cable climber shuts down the Brooklyn Bridge; Umami Burger is back; Wyatt Kahn coming to City Hall Park. / 3 comments
A Soho salon has migrated down to our neck of the woods after 29 years on Sullivan Street, and shares the space with a Tribeca stalwart and retail visionary.
North of N. Moore is no longer in Tribeca. Plus: Truffles redux?; high-school crowding; community upgrades; Patron of the New.
"I wanted a store that created dreams," says Al Abayan, who just opened Patron of the New. "Sure, there are fancy expensive clothes, but there's also $10 mosquito spray. There can be anything as long as it's the right taste level." / 3 comments
We've been through the businesses that seem like they might open fairly soon—now, let's take a look at the second wave. UPDATED 1/12 with info on the restaurant coming to the Chanterelle space. UPDATED 1/15 with details on what's replacing Lotus Salon on Reade. UPDATED 1/19 with a listing about women's activewear retailer Lolë. / 1 comment
Plus: Medical facility to open; pizzeria on Church to soft open; Stuzzicheria chef cooks old-school Italian; Harrison entrance at Hudson River Park; Daniel Squadron wants you.
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?