A boat tour will discuss the effects of flooding in NYC. Plus a walking tour of the BPCA resiliency plans; new theater and comedy at Soho Rep.; performances at Pace.
Plus this year's hottest Halloween candy; a hunt for the perfect $900,000 apartment in Fidi; the floating billboard of yesteryear; we are not getting more resilient.
After Hurricane Sandy struck New York City, artist John Willenbecher wrote a memoir about life during the aftermath. It's a thoroughly charming, valuable account of a week of powerlessness—with long days and even longer nights. / 4 comments
Everything will be in one building. Plus: 84 White revealed; P.S. 150 petition; Mimi's Café has closed; Duane Park/Bogardus Plaza kids' event; Edible Arrangements; art exhibit; Dylan Prime reclaimed; art sale in support of the Bridge Café. / 1 comment
There's a long, long way to go. In the meantime, please support the businesses that are open! / 1 comment
Plus: $10 million worth of damage at Hudson River Park; Asphalt Green stalemate; Tribeca Canvas lawsuit; Zone A building report; Seaport update; Bill's Bar & Burger.
Plus: Prom king buys 200 Chambers penthouse; Odeon reviewed; Seaport restaurant serving food again; Zone A update; Seaport Museum reopening; Pier 17 still a mess; BPC activist verdict. / 1 comment
Plus: More on the 70 Pine residential conversion; federal officials tour the Seaport; temporary Staten Island ferry; Stockings with Care.
Plus: Pasanella & Son has rebuilt its store; behold the Moomag; Sushein closed for "renovations"; Roberta Roller Rabbit event. / 1 comment
Plus: More on the troubles underground; Zone A building updates; Brownies help the Downtown Community Center; Meryl Streep; documentary about the World Trade Center delays. / 2 comments
Plus: Barbarini Alimentari at least six months from opening; Soho Rep review; 249 Church; Pick-A-Bagel open; Zone A building updates.
Salty Paw and Cowgirl Sea-Horse are back, more or less. Plus: Club Monaco lookbook; Lower Manhattan's slow recovery; Balloon Saloon; Zone A update.
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?