The WeWork nightclub on Wall Street appears to have misrepresented itself in several ways to Community Board 1, including allowing dancing without a cabaret license. A neighbor says that it's affecting the quality of life in the area. / 13 comments
Plus: Inside the Flea's new theater complex; a tour of Mariah Carey's closet; thefts at Brookfield Place and the new Mailroom nightclub; Zabar's bar in Chinatown.
Plus: Amazing photos of 1 World Trade Center being struck by lighting; Tetsu's oft-delayed opening; the auction of Edward Albee's art collection; legislation proposed to stop yachts from blocking Statue of Liberty views. / 1 comment
Also on Community Board 1 May agendas: Citigroup's major overhaul; temporary W. Broadway plaza; school crossing guards; several WeWork liquor licenses (including at the Corbin Building); North Cove Marina; a "mascot run"; light-up hotel; and much more. / 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?