Plus a Duane Reade will close soon on Broadway across from Trinity Church; signage is up for the Sixpoint Brewery Taproom. / 3 comments
"Tribeca has this reputation among my age group as being too old and nice," says the co-founder of Playdope, an app that connects strangers over games. "It's true, but right now these Tribeca SoulCycle moms keep me here." / 1 comment
Plus: Lyons Den Power Yoga opening date; legislation to deal with counterfeit goods; fake Banksy? / 4 comments
Plus: Tribeca fitness phenom Taryn Toomey; leaky pipes (and a hefty bill) at Asphalt Green; Banksy rants against 1 World Trade Center. / 3 comments
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions.
Plus: Banksy at McDonald's; Matt Bernson sample sale; Tetsu's façade; New York City Fashion Designers Market; last call at the Loopy Doopy.
Plus: Petition opposing criminal court move; Woolworth Building storefront tenant; tour of Tribecan art collectors' homes; Garry Trudeau TV pilot shooting here; comedy benefit; Aaron Neville contest.
Plus: Who's handing out candy on Halloween; Banksy mural covered with plastic; neat mural; what's happening at 68 Thomas?; Elizabeth Street Garden. / 2 comments
Plus: Candy thief leaves baby behind; steakhouse stabbing; crossing guards to go unfunded; Khe-Yo and Mangez Avec Moi; Aether boutique; another hotel in FiDi. / 4 comments
The famous street artist has created an homage to 9/11 on Staple Street. Yay or meh? / 7 comments
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?