Plus: "Gotham" and "Boardwalk Empire" shooting here; 101 Murray demolition appears to be starting soon; 1WTC strobe (and other lights); northwest Tribeca development paused; deli closed by Health Department; Racines NY gets signage. / 4 comments
I've now heard this from enough people that I have no choice but to repeat it: The Chad-Erik EZ Park lot at 454 Greenwich is going to be a hotel. Possibly with condos.
Plus: Joy Gryson and I are throwing a party; Sweet Green dropped its plywood; Añejo opening forecast; another Kaffe 1668; Five Boro Bike Tour; a sailboat is here. / 1 comment
Plus: Big West Street development moving forward; Exceed Physical Culture opening forecast; Paws in Soho sold; feminist Mother's Day breakfast; Cuban sandwiches; Mulberry & Vine anniversary.
The western half of a riverfront block will be turned into a new building by Related. / 3 comments
Parts of 502 Canal—long neglected, then finally renovated—have been unveiled. It's looking wonderful! / 2 comments
"The garage on Washington between Vestry and Desbrosses has closed, and the machinery inside is being dismantled. A parking attendant around the way told us that it will be demolished." —Anonymous / 2 comments
A rendering of the behemoth-in-the-works across the street from Truffles Tribeca has been posted on the construction fence. / 5 comments
Plus: Rendering for 2 Renwick; a new lunch option; Caroline Kennedy rumor; Kidville rumor; Art Moderne landmark getting work done; Citi Bike scuff marks. / 2 comments
Gee, could Ponte Equities want rent-stabilized tenants out so it can develop that block? Plus: Gang of thieves robs mother and son in Battery Park City park; Aloha Rag's plans; investigating Staple Street. / 2 comments
Plus: Sneak peek of Postmasters gallery; another clue that a block of northwest Tribeca is coming down; Gigino closed for a bit of construction; checking in on American Cut and Sweetgreen; Flor de Sol space; Dylan Prime. / 27 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?