Two "Concerned Dog Parents" were chased out of Liberty Park by a woman brandishing a rolled up newspaper and wrote to ask, "What's the deal?” / 34 comments
"I understand that in the age of terrorism, those streets have been blocked off to all but foot traffic, but the streets themselves are still there. Is there a contingency plan somewhere stating that—someday—those connecting streets will once again be open to vehicle traffic?" / 9 comments
Plus: Financial benefits to be reaped by Google and the owner of 550 Washington; the Port Authority has offered to manage construction of the stalled St. Nicholas National Shrine. / 2 comments
Also on Community Board 1's December agendas: The Worth Street reconstruction; Fashion Week's street impact; street fairs in Lower Manhattan; new sculpture in Finn Square; the state of City Hall Park; more. / 2 comments
"Anyone know what's going in on the southeast corner of Spring and Hudson? Lots of diggers there." —M. / 1 comment
Plus: The back of Tribeca Synagogue is curved, too; Rag & Bone's Tribeca store now sells women's clothing; rehabilitation of a White Street building; World Trade Center PATH station closed this weekend; Treadwell Park question; "Billions" shoot. / 2 comments
Plus: Balloon Saloon's fun display; local thefts (not even SoulCycle is safe); "homework therapists" in Tribeca; restaurant bake sale for Planned Parenthood; the battle over the World Trade Center name; "brutalized elegance" on Canal Street. / 1 comment
Plus: Anti-choice walk tomorrow; the Leaning Tower of Tribeca; Broadway clock face illuminated; UPS making customers pick deliveries up; Liberty Street block to close for 10 weeks. / 7 comments
"Do you know why the building at Canal and Vestry is being covered in metal?" —N. / 10 comments
"Is it a lightning rod mechanism? Is it from the time window washers got stuck on the building? Is it a window that can be removed from the inside to evacuate?" —A.
Plus: Last night's fireworks caused concern; cool tour of Tribeca's new indoor farm; Canal Street Market now has Mexican food; garbage in the Holland Tunnel off-ramp median. / 2 comments
Plus: The Oculus is still leaking, despite what the Port Authority says; artist places "Pissing Pug" statue next to "Fearless Girl"; assembly member Deborah Glick wants people to vote or face a $10 penalty. / 9 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?