Read about Shinola in the Tribeca Citizen Shopping Guide.
And the inaugural Tribeca Night—timed with NYCxDesign but open to everyone—is next week, with many members staying open late and serving refreshments. Go pay a visit or ten! / 4 comments
Plus: More on the Foundrae boutique coming to Lispenard; hills under construction on Governors Island; Shinola opening huge DUMBO store; Varick tower rendering. / 1 comment
Plus: Good, cheap Chinatown massages; reimagining Christmas decor at Shinola; affordable housing in Lower Manhattan; Katie Holmes, extravagant cupcake tipper.
Plus: 1 Wall to go condo and rental; another Shinola store; inside 443 Greenwich's courtyard; FlowCycle review; South Street Seaport Museum support; A/C tunnel construction; curling lessons. / 4 comments
Plus: An appearance by Blondie's Chris Stein; Warren restaurants' Instagram spat; Shinola opening a shop across the Atlantic; Cheryl Hazan show.
Plus: Reviews of Bâtard and Marc Forgione; inside artist John Willenbecher's studio; elevated train tracks; TriBeCa West in Jersey City; softball champs; another Shinola. / 1 comment
Plus: Getting the city to be transparent about film shoots; barber pop-up; 1 World Trade Center cutting rents (but may finally have a new tenant); zoning could hamper Howard Hughes Corp.'s plans. / 1 comment
Plus: Welcome back, Chambers Street; Tribeca artists open their studios; something called "Holiday" shooting here; another Shinola store; fruit CSA; Exceed Physical Culture signage. / 14 comments
Plus: Skateboard-wielding candy thieves; Brushstroke starts serving lunch; the Tribeca Film Festival; trees at Pier 26. / 1 comment
Plus: Big West Street development moving forward; Exceed Physical Culture opening forecast; Paws in Soho sold; feminist Mother's Day breakfast; Cuban sandwiches; Mulberry & Vine anniversary.
Plus: Ferry terminal work; free Shinola cola; what 93 Reade's renovated storefront will look like; two shows at R & Company; help fund a documentary on a legendary Tribeca artist. / 2 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?