The south side of Chambers has six empty store fronts out of a total of 14 -- making it a bit of a ghost town. Luckily eight are still going strong. / 19 comments
Plus: An explanation regarding the Independence Plaza sidewalk sheds; Louis Vuitton pop-up museum; Tribeca Hair Salon has moved to its new location; McNally Jackson bookstore forecast; "mind reader" performing at iPic; TV and ad shoots. / 5 comments
Plus: Chambers Street hair salon is for rent; the Odeon partially closed yesterday to support its staff; Spin Ceramics closed its store; artists exploring flatness; The Ride tourist bus; Khe-Yo sidewalk seating. / 7 comments
Including Drybar, the restaurants coming to 66 Leonard and All Good Things, and a medical office; Hubert Street construction; FEMA Disaster Recovery Center; a hair salon's new look; fallout shelter answer; Vestry Wines open in temp space. / 1 comment
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?