Plus: New renderings of the storm-protection berm; Seaport group makes a counterproposal; Ritz-Carlton looking to go condo; Zipcar thefts. / 3 comments
Plus: Skatewear shop said to be opening in Tribeca; photos of 1 World Trade Center's lobby; analyzing a loft sale at 158 Franklin; Seaport meeting; J&R at Century 21. / 3 comments
Plus: Fulton Center opening date; Park51 conflict on Warren; World Trade Center traffic/security changes; Seaport preservation; Gibney Dance. / 1 comment
Plus: Tablão appears to be open; Washington Market Park Halloween parade and party; Tribeca Grand Café trying again; Pen Parentis on food; Save Our Seaport rally; Washington closure; Bikini Bar. / 2 comments
What was discussed: J&R's street-naming request; City Hall Bike Path; Save Our Seaport; Foley Square wayfinding signage; Samsara Café's liquor license application. UPDATE: Now with Foley Square signage.
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?