Plus: Estela spin-off reportedly opens next week; why tall ships don't visit New York City more often; Tracy Anderson's bookkeeper accused of theft; Manhattan Youth's exotic animal show.
Plus: "Nutcracker" with a cast of 270 kids; Nest Fragrances pop-up kiosk; more questions for the Battery Park City Authority.
Plus: New sculpture installed at Finn Square; finally some visible progress at Serafina; where to find good hachiya persimmons; Manhattan Youth toy and clothing drive; pre-K on Reade Street. / 7 comments
Plus: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" trailer; Salvatones Christmas concerts; the pronunciation of Thames Street; Poi Dog Pondering concert; recycling plastic bags. / 9 comments
Plus: The remodeled McDonald's on Chambers; a book of erotica called "Tribeca"; the Bennett will take reservations; Martin Auer Bakehouse appears stalled; Holiday Craft Fair seeks vendors. / 3 comments
Plus: Pop-up toy shop on Greenwich; jack-o'lantern contest; the Beekman tower gets a hornament; where to see JR's Ellis Island film; meeting about resiliency planning in Lower Manhattan; new eyewear shop on Howard.
Sooner than expected. Plus: The first-ever Hudson River Park Games; documentary about Laughing Man's inspiration; "Ninja Turtles" set design; "Where in Tribeca...?" answer.
Plus: Checking in with exiled Manhattan Sailing School; American Thread Building analysis; bagel sign. / 2 comments
Plus: Your own building in gingerbread; Dirty Bird wants a beer-and-wine license; toy and clothing drive; frozen yogurt and cell phones. / 3 comments
Plus: Controversial W. Broadway renovation; wind damage on Greenwich; 1st Precinct on Twitter; Bikram Yoga NYC bailed; local kids dance at MSG; penny drive; red Citi Bikes; Trinity Place "wellness center"; Church storefront; film festival.
Plus: Atheists appeal 9/11 "cross" ruling; role play for would-be community board members; inside ad agency Havas's offices; Bob Townley on after-school funding; new restaurant from Trattoria Cinque founder. / 1 comment
Plus: The next New Amsterdam Market; Taste of Tribeca 2014 date; Pisillo open on Saturdays; Steven Soderbergh buys office space; clothing and toy drive.
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?