Plus, a chilling scene on Hubert Street spotted by a reader; new shows up at R & Company on White, and Untitled Space on Lispenard. / 2 comments
Plus: A peek inside the new-build restaurant on Sixth Ave.; TD Bank backs out of plans for a new Tribeca branch; no more TC totes; sculpture show at Untitled.
Plus: "The best crossing guard in the city"; former Nobu windows papered over; the Frederick hotel finally gets a first-floor cornice; sexy paintings. / 9 comments
Plus: Nickel & Diner got its liquor license; Torly Kid's sidewalk chalk contest; watercolor nudes; opportunity to meet with senior staff from various city organizations; random street signage. / 1 comment
Plus: Canal Street café progress; more action at the 100 Franklin construction site; 1st Precinct's monthly-ish community meeting; comments are back up.
"There's a space on Lispenard with 'Untitled' in the window. Is it a gallery?" —A.
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?