...for good and bad reasons. Century 21's liquidation sale is drawing lines down the block, as is minigolf at Pier 25. K&M moves to BK; construction halted at 86 Warren. / 12 comments
"The last few weeks I've noticed increasingly larger groups of people—mostly teenagers and a few parents—waiting for something or someone in front of K&M Camera. Any idea what's going on?" —S. / 7 comments
Plus: The new Burger King; TOAST Art Walk's opening exhibition; Café Noir; K&M Camera's moving date; Tutto Il Giorno looking close; "Collective" shooting here; Hudson River Park auctioning celebrity experiences; 5 Beekman unveiling. / 2 comments
I hear that 381-383 Broadway is slated for conversion, and its neighbor to the north might be. Plus: K&M Camera is moving. / 2 comments
Plus: Sales at A Uno Tribeca and Cristina Dos Santos; 37 Warren sales; a groovy basement; Community Board 1 meeting about expanding Tribeca's landmarked districts; subs in FiDi. / 5 comments
Plus: Jem Fabric Warehouse's closing sale; something happening at the old Flor de Sol space?; subway entrance; TriBattery Pops; a wine tip.
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?