"Around ten years ago, I purchased personalized sidewalk bricks on Greenwich Street for my two daughters. I've since had two more daughters, and I'd love to buy them bricks, too. Do you have any idea who takes the orders now?" —C. / 1 comment
Plus: New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov; how to complain effectively; planting bulbs on Greenwich Street; South Street Seaport tree lighting; Cheryl Hazan show; the Hit Men in concert; "C" shoot.
Because that's what you do with no takers. Plus: Federal Hall neighbors aggravated; Irish president's visit; 130 Fulton; Spring Planting Day on Greenwich.
Plus: Pret opens with free sandwiches; guide to 9/11 arts events; steam killing trees on Greenwich and Warren; surprise dinner party pops up outside the WFC.
Plus: Fascinating story in BPC (disorderly conduct or payback?); therapy for grieving pet owners; Southbridge Towers vs. Downtown Hospital; Chambers Street trees. / 2 comments
Plus: Uptown kids' clothing store opening on Greenwich Street, limited-edition anthologies from Mysterious Bookshop, another reason to have lunch at Estancia 460 on Monday, and Clio sale. / 1 comment
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?