Who's buying where, from whom (including the author of "Triburbia")—and for how much.
Plus: "Triburbia" in paperback; 101 Warren duplex on the market for $35 million; fishing with North End Grill's chef; 62 Beach analysis; teenage sex. / 1 comment
Plus: Juicer coming to FiDi; R&R Coffee in FiDi; "Triburbia" now available locally; intercity bus law.
137 Franklin, 71 Laight, and the Arman. Plus: 88 Reade; Tribeca Film Festival dates; Barry's Bootcamp; New Amsterdam Market food-truck caravan; Washington street art; "Triburbia." / 4 comments
A review and a trend piece. Plus: The atmosphere inside Dakota Roadhouse; Stuyvesant principal resigns.
Plus: Three city buildings closer to being sold—or maybe not; tourist attacked with hammer; BPCA vs. Asphalt Green; oyster colony discovered; bike-share program possibly delayed; waffle truck; two loft sales; the World Financial Center; dad klatsch. / 2 comments
In which we discuss the genesis of his novel, whether Tribecans are stoned and having sex, Lena Dunham's work ethic, the Tribeca brand, and the neighborhood's shift from bohemian to bourgeois, and more. / 2 comments
Tribeca writer Karl Taro Greenfeld's first novel, "Triburbia," comes out on Tuesday. As a teaser to the interview with him that I'll post later today, here's a provocative little excerpt. Plus: I have three signed copes to give away. (Update: The books have been won. Go buy a copy.) / 9 comments
Plus: Jennifer Connelly listed her Tribeca apartment; likely murderer calls 911 from Tribeca; a new novel titled Triburbia; building foreclosure; 150 Nassau; Jungsik's wine list.
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?