Plus: No clue when Chambers will return to two-way traffic; deeper discounts at Ruum; Laughing Man's Street Seats; Warren Street's brick vaults; South Street Seaport night market. / 4 comments
And this time, it's not about a rent increase. Discounts will likely deepen as the end nears.
Plus: Bâtard honored; Ruum plans to stay beyond its pop-up; Murray Street loft analysis; another Brooklyn Bridge trespasser; what's replacing payphones; another dog of a hotel in FiDi. / 1 comment
Ruum American Kid's Wear features clothes and accessories for boys and girls from 2 to 14 years old, with prices kept reasonable. Fans are said to include North West, Suri Cruise, and Harper Beckham. / 1 comment
Plus: Work finally starting at Greenwich Street rat lot; new gallery on W. Broadway; Ruum kidswear store; Church Street Tavern is indeed open; Kutsher's Tribeca; outdoor film projection question; "Eye Candy" shoot. / 4 comments
Plus: Café Noir serving lunch; kidswear pop-up; free tennis clinics for kids; 443 Greenwich sales office; Citigroup bollards; a new view of 19 Park Place construction; chair massage recommendation?; Ponte Equities office. / 4 comments
I bet you're pronouncing at least one Tribeca business's name incorrectly. (I was.) / 14 comments
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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?