Finally, a realistic plan that will make the bridge better, safer and more pleasant for both cyclists and pedestrians. Yay. / 4 comments
Plus: Activity at the old Nobu space and a Subway shop; A&E Buying Office on Warren; Queens outpost of Tribeca Barber & Beauty School; "Quantico" and "Law & Order" shoots.
Plus: Netting extended at the Battery Park City ball fields; update on the Duane Reade pharmacists whose store is closing; utility work at Tribeca's Cornerstone; Reade Street retail space mystery; a late Tribeca artist's show at David Zwirner. / 3 comments
Also on Community Board 1's February agendas: The Five Boro Bike Tour; the new building at White and Sixth; a bunch of street fairs, including one on Beach; the Tribeca Family Festival; Yves sidewalk café; Tribeca's Kitchen liquor license; more. / 10 comments
Plus: Joseph Carini Carpets collaborates with Japanese ceramicist; "After 9/11" memoir by former I.S. 89 student; Pen Parentis's September lineup. / 6 comments
Plus: The former Matsugen space is going to be a three-level store; digging out dirt on Leonard; townhouse renovation (and enlargement); "Lost Jazz Shrines" concert; Transportation Alternatives street fair to involve artisanal food; event space with piano. / 2 comments
Discussed at last night's meeting: Start date for the five-year Worth Street reconstruction; whether to give 70 Vestry 33 more private parking spaces; Two Hands sidewalk tables; Five Boro Bike Tour street closures; several event permits; Wichcraft and Chipotle liquor licenses; the Flea update. / 3 comments
Life on the indie fringe. Plus: Placard parking outrage; Alexis Stewart sells her penthouse; agita over Tom Otterness's disturbing past; Sacha Baron Cohen and Usher looking for rentals; LMDC boots Julie Menin.
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?