Plus: Unprotected historic buildings in northern Tribeca; new Seaport shop selling limited-run goods; pro-NYPD rally next week; William Street rental building to go condo; naked people on display. / 1 comment
Plus: Your own building in gingerbread; Dirty Bird wants a beer-and-wine license; toy and clothing drive; frozen yogurt and cell phones. / 3 comments
Plus: How costs soared at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub; mugging at Chambers subway station; inside Nili Lotan's home and studio; Thompson Street Italian restaurant. / 7 comments
DDG, the developer of controversial 100 Franklin, is proceeding with its attempt to refurbish the no-man's land between Sixth Avenue and Church (in front of the Tribeca Grand). Here are the renderings.... / 7 comments
Plus: Fulton Center opening date; Park51 conflict on Warren; World Trade Center traffic/security changes; Seaport preservation; Gibney Dance. / 1 comment
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has agreed to a meeting to discuss why the historic districts should be expanded. Take action now: All you have to do is send an email. / 18 comments
Plus: A plea to consider expanding Tribeca's historic districts; Baked's new opening date; shopping night at Carini Lang, Espasso, and Abhaya; Mexican restaurant changes its name; storefront mystery at Franklin and Church; studio rental? / 7 comments
Plus: Details on new northwest Tribeca condos; Racines NY review; Brooklyn Bridge security breach; private-sector tenant for 4 World Trade Center; Bogardus tributes; Tribecans waxing enthusiastic; assault with a curling iron. / 4 comments
Plus: Crumbs crumbles; the case for preserving 84 Walker; finding a beagle; Sushi Dojo expansion plans include Avenue B; World Trade Center plaza; Once Upon a Tart meeting. / 1 comment
Plus: Seaport meeting postponed; another Sweetgreen; Café Noir signage; pop-up plaza at Finn Square; Quiznos is reopening; Crunch's "Tribeca" gym. / 9 comments
Plus: What happens next regarding the Seaport; the making of "Ghostbusters"; games on Water Street; blow-dry deal; protecting 285 W. Broadway. / 1 comment
It was long and ugly, with hot topics including a rooftop bar at the new hotel on Broadway, 60 Hudson's noise and sidewalk shed, closing a block of Varick for a day, sidewalk cafés on side streets, and more. / 3 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?