To reduce some of the chaos at the entrance to the bike path and the promenade, the city will remove one lane of traffic and add a two-way bike lane. / 7 comments
The restoration of the bridge concluded with an addition of LED lights to the two towers. / 2 comments
Vending has always been prohibited on the bridge. But as of Jan. 3 the city promises to enforce its own rules. / 3 comments
Similar to Canal Street, the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path is clogged with vendors, and none are permitted. / 17 comments
One acre of public space that was once a haven for skateboarders is now open under the Brooklyn Bridge.
More images of the striking areas under the bridge, including stone arches, steel trusses and hills of brick.
One acre of public space will open underneath a vestigial ramp of the Brooklyn Bridge now used for parking by the NYPD.
Plus a cable climber shuts down the Brooklyn Bridge; Umami Burger is back; Wyatt Kahn coming to City Hall Park. / 3 comments
Shoji at 69 Leonard has a new chef and a new name. Plus the building of the Brooklyn Bridge; Georg Baselitz at Luhring Augustine; Two Bridges site sells.
Pedestrians will now own the elevated walkway, and bikes are routed onto a two-way protected path that takes up the innermost western-bound car lane. / 10 comments
LEDs for the old timer. Plus Mo' Better Blues on Governors; maternity wear pop-up from Emilia George; a new building for Hudson Square; Tamid opens in Westchester.
Expected to be finished by fall, the two-way path is more than halfway across the bridge already, and cars have been rerouted. / 3 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?