Read about Patron of the New in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
The shops of Tribeca are what makes our streets seem warm and alive. And if there's ever been a time to shop local, it's now.
Two men tried to leave the Franklin Street store with stolen merchandise and then threatened to shoot employees who tried to stop them. / 3 comments
The shops of Tribeca are what makes our streets seem warm and alive. And if there's ever been a time to shop local, it's now. So give Amazon a rest and let your feet do the shopping.
The shops of Tribeca are what makes our streets seem warm and alive. And if there's ever been a time to shop local, it's now. So give Amazon a rest and let your feet do the shopping.
The restaurant should reopen soon. Plus Patron of the New expands to Miami' Buddha-Bar adds Sundays; the New Market Building is gone; 180 The Store adds a new showroom. / 3 comments
For the most challenging cohort, there is a wealth of original ideas in the neighborhood -- you just may have to look in unlikely places.
Don't forget your furry friends! The neighborhood has one pet store stalwart, some shopping surprises, and pampering for every pup. Plus there's a Black Friday sale at the local shelter! / 1 comment
Part 2 of the guide includes more great gifts in the clothing and shoe department. Pry that mouse out of your hand! And get outside for a stroll and some old fashioned shopping.
This is the second incident involving guns in front of the high-end fashion boutique Patron of the New within a month; this time no one was robbed or injured. / 31 comments
Three men were robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday in front of the store, with the suspects escaping by car with $14,000 worth of cash and goods. / 19 comments
Plus Pop Smoke at Patron of the New; Tommy Hilfiger's daughter's "kind of weird" aesthetic; and two men are slashed in the afternoon at the Canal Street A/C/E station.
Plus: Gateway Plaza residents protest doorman decision; Burger N Grill review; more poke restaurants; interview with a Patron of the New founder; Salvatore Ferragamo designer has a place in Tribeca; FiDi affordable housing lottery. / 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?