NYC Factory Journal

Let's be honest—most NYC souvenirs are designed to separate tourists from their money. Those foam Statue of Liberty crowns? The "I ❤ NY" shot glasses made overseas? They're fun for about five minutes before they end up in a donation...

New York City attracts millions of visitors every year, and unfortunately, the souvenir market is flooded with cheap, unlicensed merchandise that trades on the city's iconic symbols without any official authorization. Here's how to tell the difference - and why...