Plus a better bollard; the Nutcracker at the Winter Garden; Metropolitan Diary, Chambers Street edition. / 2 comments
Plus: "Talismans" from Cass Lilien and Shlomete Yoo; the new two-towered apartment complex going up on Charlton; balloon wall at the Four Seasons Hotel; Robert Janz in action. / 1 comment
Plus: Bruce Eric Kaplan, Matthew Sweet, David Rockwell, Robert Caro, and art made on a homemade boat.
A taste of what you can expect from "Tribeca: A Pictorial History," the new book by the Tribeca Trib's history columnist, Oliver E. Allen. / 1 comment
The Tribeca Trib's history columnist talks about his life, his work (including a new book), moving to Tribeca in 1982, and his efforts to help Duane Park—for which he's being honored on May 6.
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?