Left rectangle ads redesigned
Robert Ripps book
History of Tribeca Buildings
Tag archive for ‘Covid 19’
Petco Unleashed on Chambers is closing for good
The store opened a decade ago, in November 2010, and will close for good on May 17 with little explanation from corporate. / 36 comments
COVID-19: The Month in Pictures
The neighborhood has never looked quite like this before, and it's most apparent at night. But even daytime has visual clues of our new, interior lives. / 4 comments
The return of construction to the neighborhood?
Construction on street projects is deemed essential and continues in the neighborhood, though often the sites seem quiet. / 7 comments
Local Business Update: Downtown Dance Factory
The dance studio has 85 classes running live on Zoom, with hundreds of dancers participating, but summer enrollment could determine its future in the neighborhood. / 7 comments
Heard it from the rooftops? It’s the 7 O’Clock Sessions
Rudolph Vernaz-Colas has been serenading his neighbors with guitar renditions of songs that honor (Lean on Me) and celebrate (Empire State of Mind) our essential workers. / 10 comments
A mask factory on Warren for local delivery people
Need masks? A food stylist and photographer dusted off her sewing machine and is taking orders from local restaurants who are still making deliveries.
Local Business Update: King’s Pharmacy
The pharmacy -- our go-to source for Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies and emergency oaktag for kids' science projects -- is running out of cash, with no loan program in sight. / 19 comments
Buy meals at Zucker’s; feed the hungry
Donate to Zucker's and they will employ their staff to feed the homeless at the Bowery Mission and deliver to the covid units at city hospitals.
Seen & Heard: Lights of Hope
Downtown buildings lighting up for first responders; spring break at Brooklyn Robot Foundry; vandals at work; fundraiser for LES Enfants de Boheme in Two Bridges. / 1 comment
Seen & Heard: Art lessons for parents and teachers
Plus Duane Park joins in the 7p #clapbecausewecare effort; NYCxDesign will have some things online this spring; alternate side parking suspended till April 17.
Local Expert: Book Nook and its young readers
The literacy experts at Book Nook have some tips to make reading at home more fun for kids. NB: some of these might work for your own reading schedule as well.
Need wheels? Options in the neighborhood for getting around without the subway
Buy new, use a Citi Bike, or repair that junker in the basement -- and avoid the subway -- along with tips for staying safe. / 5 comments
Medium rectangle #1 (top)
Right column rectangle ads
Mega rectangle
Restaurant guide icon
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?