The bar on Chambers reopened on St. Patrick's Day, a year after all the city's bars and restaurants were shuttered. / 2 comments
The old-school old timers have joined the local bars now serving again, with drinks passed through their doors and windows.
Plus: The cat that was stuck outside Ward III; another multi-vendor market on Broadway; B Dry branches out beyond blowouts; Patriot Saloon detritus; "Bull" shoot. / 13 comments
Plus: More photos of designer Jason Wu's apartment; renderings for Thom Browne's women's store; mysterious Tribeca building; holiday classics on stage. / 3 comments
And Basics Plus has six months to live. The question remains about how big someone can build in that spot. / 18 comments
Fun for everyone, or at least people who don’t mind random pictures with snarky captions. / 5 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?