That makes at least five delis or bodegas in the last five years. / 8 comments
Plus: Box Kite Coffee end date; American Thread analysis; Independence Plaza recap; the scene at City Hall restaurant. / 4 comments
Plus: Independence Plaza's gym fee; Tribeca Pediatrics goes west; swing dance party; Marla Mase live; family entertainment; OLighting; another Broadway vacancy. / 1 comment
Plus: Bibi & Tuck entrepreneurs on their Tribeca; two thefts; real-estate analysis on Broad and Beaver; new ballet school; Pier A question. / 2 comments
Plus: Taste of Tribeca and the disappearing Citi Bike rack; Finn Square redesign meeting; J&R rumor; 460 Washington gearing back up; Battery Dance Company discount. / 12 comments
"What’s the deal with the exercise equipment on the second floor of 40 Harrison (facing Greenwich)? Heard that Equinox was opening another branch at Independence Plaza North but cannot find any publicity." —Jane
Plus: Another 7-Eleven; Holly Hunter drops out; SantaCon bypassing downtown; west Soho air rights purchase.
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?