The family and friends of Imogen Roche, the local teenager who died last year, have started a fundraising campaign that aims to "save lives by empowering teenagers to support one another in times of crisis and change."
Plus: Man stabbed at Church and Chambers; speaking with Imogen Roche's father; facade easements; praise for Aqua. / 6 comments
Plus: Memorial for Imogen Roche; brunch at A Summer Day Café; Two Hands merchandise; two interesting shows at R & Company; CB1 to discuss Citigroup's private ferry at Pier 25. / 2 comments
Plus: More on 10 Corso Como's restaurant and clues on the Andrew Carmellini and David Chang restaurants coming to Pier 17; the history of 10 Hubert; models posing for fake candids; bizarre Manhatta review; artist Red Grooms. / 6 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?