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This is not exactly a new discovery for TC readers, but if you haven't wandered over since early March, there's lots to see and a bit to do, especially while the weather's good.
Plus CB1 has questions for the new head of the Perelman Performing Arts Center; three local restaurants make Pete Wells' short list of best dishes of 2019.
Plus: The Fulton restaurant and bar; City Hall Park construction update; Joan Baez to play for Occupy Zuccotti Park; more on the storefront strip poker art exhibit.
Plus: 9/11 memorial crowds causing problems; the Dapper Bandit robs a bank near City Hall; reviewing the James. / 1 comment
Plus: More on the sukkah deal; ticker-tape parade for 9/11 first responders; FiDi bank robbery; new Fulton resto; Soho falafel; forlorn 372 Broadway; Michelin guide; SHO Shaun Hergatt price hike; falling debris; 9/11 memorial gun ban; puppy book. / 11 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?