Plus: Ultimate Fighting Championship gym; Wichcraft to introduce specials; Michael J. Fox sitcom.
Plus: Another Potbelly; chanterelles at New Amsterdam Market; Paul Liebrandt doc nominated for an Emmy; kids' book authors on the Lilac; Vera Wang.
"I was exchanging tweets with a guy for months when I saw his name on one of the New York Times in the lobby," says news correspondent Marie-Joelle Parent. "We lived in the same building without knowing." / 1 comment
The latest outpost of Chicago's much-loved sandwich shop is open on Broadway between Reade and Chambers. Maybe beggars shouldn't be choosers, but.... / 8 comments
Where is the best hot chocolate in the neighborhood? Vote now! Plus: The results of the sandwich question. / 15 comments
Plus: Two new nail salons (one in the north, one in the south); Ed Burns; Wichcraft menu changes; making progress at 482 Greenwich. / 5 comments
The popular Swedish-ish café is evidently opening another outpost in Tribeca. / 1 comment
Plus: New Sarabeth's update; Tribeca Meet & Greet; 1st Precinct neighborhood party; yoga studio no longer donation-based. / 2 comments
Let's talk about me! Here are answers to 10 reader-submitted questions.... / 9 comments
Among other City Winery news. Plus: Greenmarket updates (strawberry shortcake-eating contest!); Thom Browne sale; new Wichcraft sandwiches.
Plus: Lolë showtique; Kenny Loggins; Seaport Museum rally; Spaghetti Western's replacement.
Plus: Woolworth Building update (sort of); "art" vendors limited in parks; Peck Slip school; Kiehl's president; after-school program rally; WTC cultural center non-progress; new club night at Canal Room.
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?