Sushi Tatsu on Franklin and the Wayfarer on Greenwich. Plus: Parking abuse outside a school; construction at the Verizon Building; comptroller survey on noise. / 10 comments
Plus: The reskinning of the Verizon building on Pearl has begun; backpacks prohibited at Regal Battery Park; a complaint about the Christmas tree vendor on Greenwich; activity at a Chambers retail space; Soho Photo shows. / 17 comments
Plus: Bâtard gets soundproofing; 110 Wall looks like it's being developed; Brooklyn Bridge flags stolen two years ago; drink beer and help dogs. / 3 comments
Plus: Brookfield Place food court delayed again; Aspinal of London opening a shop; absinthe bar; Denny's forecast; teen fight includes stabbing; 30 Park Place panels; Verizon Building getting windows. / 4 comments
Plus: Tribeca Film Festival talks; the Hummus & Pita Co.; Downtown Dance Factory's new preschool alternative program; L.A. photography; Whole Foods "sale" items; the Verizon building's sign; Franklin Street signage. / 3 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?