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Local
· Local council member wants to ban machete sales in Williamsburg [Gowanus Lounge]
· Enjoying the old-school stylings of York Barber Shop on the UES [Lost City]
· T-Mobile store opens in ugly new LES building [BoweryBoogie]
· Perfume brand Bond No. 9 up to 33 NYC scents, including "Noveau Bowery" [NYC The Blog]

National
· Tartan on-trend for fall [IHT]
· Herme?s-branded smart car in the works [WWD, subscription req]
· Another Target Go International private collection debuts [ShopDiary]
· Shoppers now too poor to buy pricey organic food [NYT]
· Starbucks to give voters a free cup of coffee [5 Blogs Before Lunch]