Is its demolition a foregone conclusion? Plus: Bar Artisanal closes; the Park51 debate continues; a mental-health court coming to 100 Centre; Goldman Sachs's noisy ferryboats; more. / 2 comments
Even though it said it was. Plus: Jay-Z and Beyoncé spotted leaving Pepolino; rezoning as a way to avoid crap hotels; rats; reviews of Tamarind and Bar Artisanal; Carmellini to strike again. / 2 comments
Plus: A deal at Kula Yoga; magnificent mushrooms; Bar Artisanal happy hour and Dylan Prime clambake; cookie of the month; Best Made's pocket axe; sales at La Lumia and Otte. / 1 comment
Ward III and other area bars get blue ribbons from New York mag. Plus: Also in New York mag, a look at WTC construction; Bar Artisanal goes Spanish; The James's opening date; Terroir's Paul Grieco in the NYT; surveying residents below Chambers. / 2 comments
Plus: T-shirt crafting at Torly Kid, night tennis at Hudson River Park, Sherri Shepherd at Bar Artisanal, a fantastic new lamp, and how I was made to feel very old this week / 2 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?