Wait times are under 20 minutes for most election districts at the local polling sites.
On the ballet: a Republican challenger for Councilman Chris Marte; a ballot proposal that would allow the city to make sewer repairs that exceed the debt limit. / 1 comment
On the ballot: governor, AG, our congressional seat, four ballot proposals including a state environmental bond act and more!
The Soho resident, who came in fourth in the Democratic primary in June, will run again on Nov. 2 in the general election. / 11 comments
A quick lap of the district by bike at 10a found the polling sites were almost eerily quiet at 234, 89, 276, Leadership & Public Service and Tweed. / 1 comment
Local businesses are boarding up their storefronts in preparation for tonight's potential unrest, and Whole Foods has been cleaned out of some basics. / 7 comments
Today is the day. Polls are open from 6a to 9p at the usual spots, and neighbors are getting out the message. Here's hoping.
Early voting started out as something of a disaster, with two-hour-plus waits; lines are now more under control at downtown's one polling spot on Houston. / 8 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?