Plus: A recommendation for "The Walk," if only for the local scenes; Robert Janz sculpture; Chantal Akerman's "News from Home"; one-minute dance festival at Brookfield Place; "Limitless" and "Broad City" shoots. / 6 comments
Plus: Man of the World test-drives its Tribeca concept in Williamsburg; local lawyer likes her cast-iron pan; fishing schooner open to the public. / 2 comments
Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, and Austin Mahone. Plus: Proposed 1 White rooftop addition; W. Broadway renovation revealed; Franklin storefront; cops parking on Warren sidewalk.
Also on December's Community Board 1 agendas: Parking changes in Tribeca; live music at Los Americanos; Seaport redevelopment; Man of the World headquarters; Brooklyn Bridge construction; all-night New Year's Eve at Bar Cyrk; 70 Pine restaurant plans; more. / 1 comment
Plus: 1 Wall to go condo and rental; another Shinola store; inside 443 Greenwich's courtyard; FlowCycle review; South Street Seaport Museum support; A/C tunnel construction; curling lessons. / 4 comments
Plus: Mysterious dry-cleaning set-up; Man of the World's rooftop plans for 1 White Street; Institute for Culinary Education details; yogurt shop definitely closed; "Slap" filming today; tiny storefront for rent; the Harrison. / 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?