A view of Tribeca Hardware from the same perspective over the course of just a couple weeks is a symbol of how that business and its landlord weathered the events of 9-11 -- as did the rest of the neighborhood. / 3 comments
The loss of this store -- a fixture on Chambers for what I am guessing is three decades -- deals a real blow to the neighborhood. / 28 comments
Plus: More on Frenchette, now hoping to open in October; the professional bodybuilder who works at Tribeca Hardware; the ticket-seller infestation has worsened. / 2 comments
Tribeca Hardware is more than photographer Kerwin K. Williamson's employer—it's also his muse.
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?