Plus: Shoofly reopened in the Catskills; Robert De Niro bans Trump from Nobu; funky resale shop reviewed; Lower Manhattanites relatively healthy, except for the drinking; 14 White and 100 Franklin. / 9 comments
If you like having shops and restaurants in your neighborhood, you have to actually patronize them. Plus, the independent shops are one of the best things about Tribeca! In this round: Korin, Shoofly, Gurhan, Steven Sclaroff, Steven Alan.
Plus: Hudson River Park Halloween festivities; drilling at 101 Murray; Seaport weather balloon; rope mats; Broadway restaurant; Franklin Place update; district attorney meet and greet. / 2 comments
Sales are underway or coming up at Babesta, Steven Alan Annex, Torly Kid, Tribeca Issey Miyake, and Shoofly.
Plus: Duane Park's last night in Tribeca; update on FiDi Harry's Italian; Tribeca Meet & Greet; Nona Hendryx performance; Pier 40 question. / 4 comments
Do yourself (and your neighborhood) a favor by supporting local businesses this Saturday—and beyond. It's a great list—with lots of stuff for kids, wine, spa offers, women's fashion, fitness, home decor, men's fashion, pet supplies, and treats for humans.
"The tortilla soup at MaryAnn's is the area's best-kept secret," says Kalyn Johnson Chandler, founder of the effie's paper line of stationery. "My husband is a fantastic cook and his tortilla soup is one of my favorites, but MaryAnn's is a good substitute." / 1 comment
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Last-minute gift suggestions for foodies, kids, stylish women, homeowners, beloved pets, even the Tribecan who has everything. Plus: Where to indulge over the holidays, and where to shape up afterward. / Sponsored
Or close to it, anyway. Plus: "Disappearing" artist at the World Trade Center; redefining a block of Tribeca. / 1 comment
Also known as the warren on Warren. Plus: "The Second Day" screening; Xerox art installation; library budget cuts; kids' shoe sale.
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?