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Counterfeit in Chinatown

Chinatown has become equated with the sale of counterfeit goods. But knockoff Prada and Kate Spade purses are “not the authentic Chinatown” and it is the local community that is bearing the brunt of these illegal activities.

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Is Eighth Avenue Chinatown Running Out of Luck?

Sunset Park's Chinatown seems to be outgrowing its Eighth Avenue britches. A walk down the street during the day requires quick and aggressive maneuvering, and jutting elbows. Goods displayed by stores spill out from the actual shops and out onto the sidewalks.

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An Insider’s Look at the Deal From Hell

It’s no secret that American newspapers have been on a sharp decline for the past few decades. Despite ample time for reflection and analysis, there is a remarkable lack of understanding among reporters as to why their profession has reached the brink of collapse. This year with his new book The Deal From Hell: How...

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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Making Threats Against Governor and Mayor

A Brooklyn man, Frank Console, 50, has pleaded guilty to a making a series of threatening phone calls to the governor, mayor and Staten Island police, according to the Staten Island Advance. Back in May, according to court documents, Console made his first threat by dialing 911. ”My name is Frank Mitt Scotti Scalaquiti. I want...