Advocates talk about street vendor licenses and more

Advocates talk about street vendor licenses and more

Several City Council members have proposed legislation that would raise the number of applications issued per year.

Around 250 street vendors, politicians and activists came to New York City City Hall this Tuesday to advocate for their rights. They want the city council to pass a law, as soon as possible, to increase the licenses of street vendors in order to regularize this industry and strengthen [...]

Over 100 vendors and supporters rallied at City Hall calling for street vending reform

More than 100 vendors, restaurant owners and other advocates took over the steps of City Hall on a rainy Tuesday morning, calling for a major overhaul of the city’s longstanding policies on street vending.  Activists from groups including the Street Vendor Project, elected officials and street-vendor supporters made sure that their voices were heard on May 6 to advance the Street Vendor Reform Package, which includes Intro 431, a bill that would…

Street Vending Surges in Port Moresby, Putting Pressure on Law Enforcers

The rise in illegal street vending across the city is putting immense pressure on police and city authorities, who are struggling to maintain order with limited manpower. Despite continuous awareness campaigns and enforcement operations, vendors continue to crowd footpaths and public spaces, particularly in busy areas like Gordons.Police officers and bus stop wardens  removing footpath vendors at Gordons, Port Moresby: Picture by Police MediaThi…

On Tuesday (May 6), the New York City Council's Consumer and Worker Protection Committee held an oversight hearing to review and discuss the current law enforcement and licensing system for street vendors. Many Chinese vendors from Flushing went to the venue to testify in support of the reform of the licensing system.

The City Council Wants to Finally Fix NYC's Broken Street Vendor System, Again

On a rainy Tuesday, over 100 street vendors gathered at City Hall to once again demand that the City finally start dispensing more permits to vendors, especially as they have seen a massive enforcement crackdown on their activities by the Adams administration. The downpour on the steps of City Hall on Tuesday morning was illustrative of what New York City's street vendors, the heart of its informal economy, must deal with on a daily basis, they …