The slice shop on Chambers opened in the former Dirty Bird location. Plus an update list of other slice shops around the neighborhood. / 10 comments
Plus BMCC builds up continuing ed for adults; vegan smoothies at the Seaport; Donna Bella forever.
Plus: Signs of life at Barnes & Noble; pop-up for dads; the gentrification of Cortlandt Alley; a bunch of vacant storefronts on Grand Street. / 5 comments
Plus: A schematic drawing of the new building on Franklin Street; Alfanoose appears to have closed; the retail plan for the former J&R store; Juice Press on Murray stopped making salads to order; new slice joint in FiDi. / 1 comment
And the Club Monaco women's store is open. Plus: In praise of ginkgo trees; a Glade "museum of feelings" at North Cove Marina; Wes Gordon sample sale; film shoot with Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore; Sabor de Mexico has closed; slice joint now open weekends; carousel maintenance; another Xi'an Famous Foods.
Plus: A rash of break-ins; 4 a.m. liquor license for Pier A; some affordable housing on Hudson. / 2 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?