Plus De Niro turns 80 with a party at Locanda; a congestion pricing rally; Harlem neighbors say to take garbage pilot to Tribeca. / 1 comment
Businesses are now required to put their garbage out at 8p, which is a challenge for anyone that closes at 5p. / 7 comments
Plus a new name for Reade Street Pub?; a bad scene on Staple Street; a new bar for the Seaport. / 6 comments
There have not been enough signups for Tribeca to be back online for city composting -- so sign up! Meanwhile, the Downtown Alliance has a new program for Fidi. / 5 comments
Comment here or send a note with your best street finds in the neighborhood. There's always a good haul out there. And this may be the golden age of street finds. / 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?