Also on Community Board 1's July agendas: Serafina's liquor license; sidewalk seating on N. Moore, Church, and possibly Murray; Five Boro Bike Tour noise; the conversion of 22 Reade; garbage in the area; and much more. / 5 comments
Plus: Fergie is headlining the gay pride dance; the best birthday party idea for DIY kids; Spring Studios marketing itself as event venue; ferry companies' relationships with those questionable ticket sellers at the Battery.
Plus: Motorcycle rentals in Tribeca; change of plans at the W Hotel's restaurant; sign of progress at N. Moore conversion; Muse Paintbar opening soon; Papyrus puts up signage; Dark Horse storefront. / 4 comments
Plus: A filmmaker's ode to New Fancy Food; new WTC mall confirmations; disturbing art billboard; the privatization of Southbridge Towers; Marc Forgione at EWR's Terminal C; why 23 Wall sits empty; Fulton Center escalator trouble; Meredith Monk's loft. / 4 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?