Plus: Rec room–style bar (with half-court basketball) in FiDi; the Sheraton Tribeca's restaurant was temporarily closed by the Health Department; contractor at Maiden Lane building fined $10,000 for worker's death; Gilligan's review.
Plus: NYPD talks man out of suicide at Tribeca hotel; Marc Forgione bought a new apartment; Augustine's "roasted" blood orange dessert. / 1 comment
There's a sign saying "Butler" at 13 Lispenard. Is the Sheraton Tribeca renting out the space to a company? I couldn't find anything online. —V. / 2 comments
Plus: Shinola reviewed; Battery Park City Authority rumors denied; sneezing man's phone swiped. / 1 comment
Welcome to Tweebeca, where everyone looks the same—well, except the dominatrix doing an outcall. / 2 comments
A heck of a lot opened last year—but, alas, quite a bit closed, too. And one restaurant managed to do both. / 2 comments
"We want to be part of the community," says Lowell Beebe-Center, general manager of the Sheraton Tribeca. "If we can be of any assistance, just email me." Plus: Check out the Club Level terrace's extraordinary 180-degree views.
Plus: Deals at three shops, a restaurant, and a spa; James Franco (over)extended; "Giant Noise Toy"; the Sheraton Tribeca.
Plus: John Lennon; Harvey Keitel; Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher; the Sheraton Tribeca; and square-dancing in Washington Market Park.
Governors Island renderings • Celebrities on Franklin Street • White Street real-estate deal • Tribeca Film invests in Chicago • A strange death / 1 comment
Sheraton Tribeca due date • WTC pop-up parks? • Discounts at Tribeca Spa of Tranquility and Jack Spade • Art exhibit opening and WFC performances • Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle, and Alison Moorer at City Winery
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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?
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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?
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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?