Plus: Then-and-now shots of the World Trade Center Oculus; shuttered restaurant allegedly being used as an illegal nightclub; shady tour vendors at Chambers and W. Broadway; a visit to Spartina in L.A. / 1 comment
"I didn’t want to work in an office anymore, so I took classes in sewing, decoupage, and race-car driving," says Debra Miller of how she came to start Tribeca Upholstery & Draperies. "I thought to myself, 'Which one can I make a career out of?'" / 2 comments
Plus: 6 Harrison permascaffolding finally coming down?!; Mudville 9 storefront getting redone; Washington Market Tavern opens Monday; Sun Cafe on hiatus; 443 Greenwich sales office; Macy Gray. / 1 comment
Rock singer/dramatist/party planner Marla Mase on who sets her straight, where her best clothing finds happen, whose version of "Happy Birthday" is unmissable, and the restaurant where she holds all her meetings.
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?