Photos of the under-conversion Ralph Walker building at 100 Barclay: the gorgeous lobby and a rendering of the dramatic roof terrace. / 2 comments
After 33 years, the Tribeca classic is calling it quits. The damage from Sandy was too much. / 20 comments
Five sales have been reported in the past week, including one involving a celebrity. / 3 comments
Plus: FiDi retail is dismal, but maybe improving; Town Residential picks up three downtown buildings; crosswalk figures added to 99 Church mural; Corton's Paul Liebrandt. Also: If you're attending tonight's CB1 meeting, read this. / 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?