The Survivor Tree, which was dug from the rubble in 2001, was nursed back to health by the Parks Department. / 3 comments
"Appreciate any update - very frustrating that it still isn't open to the neighborhood." The answer is even more frustrating. / 14 comments
A non-profit dedicated to the #metoo movement has installed a sculpture in Collect Pond Park that turns a Greek myth about extreme victim-shaming on its head. / 8 comments
The Parks Department has installed a stainless steel piece by the accomplished Spanish sculptor at Leonard and Varick for the next year. / 1 comment
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?