The couple who owned and operated ROC on Greenwich Street are now running ROC Louisville, but their ties to the neighborhood and the city are far from broken. / 2 comments
Plus: The World Trade Center Greenmarket looks less likely to return this year; pop-up celebrating immigrants; a reader reports on his visit to the new Roc in Louisville; clay-court tennis at Brookfield Place. / 1 comment
Plus: New Con Edison transformer being installed two nights next week; Jack's Stir Brew Coffee confirms Reade Street café; locally known restaurateur involved with popular spaghetti donut; Broadway condo progress; El Ad's disrespect for the neighborhood. / 3 comments
A lot of news from the past week, including the Fearless Girl statue; Cipriani's new Seaport hotel; Pier 17 update; bike lanes near City Hall Park; sneaker theft; weird metaphor for breasts; and much more. / 9 comments
Plus: The most absurd use of cobblestones ever; the big new rental on Washington; Robyn Hitchcock concert; Tribeca as seen from on high. / 3 comments
...and Rocco Cadolini! Plus: Zuccotti Park Greenmarket being temporarily displaced; One World Trade Center is being lit pink this month; White & Church's appeal for later hours. / 5 comments
They're at 50 Walker, not 57 Walker. Plus: 9/11 remembrance; Pane Panelle; parachutists.
A preview of what to expect at Taste of Tribeca on May 21. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go take a nap. [Updated with better photos.]
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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?
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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?