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Lifting Street Vendor Permit Cap Could Raise $17M: Watchdog

More street vendors would mean more tax revenue for the city.

January 10, 2024

Evicted Brooklyn Bridge Vendors Have Relocated To DUMBO

"We’re in New York City, it’s crowded every-goddamn-where," one vendor said when told neighbors are complaining.

January 9, 2024

New Year’s Leave! City To Kick Vendors Off Bridges Tomorrow

The vendors will be cleared off of the historic span on Wednesday.

January 2, 2024

New Bill Would Allow Some Street Vendors on Bridges Amid Push for Total Ban

“I believe strongly that a full ban on vendors is not necessary,” Council Member Gale Brewer said on Wednesday.

December 15, 2023

Bridge Vending Ban Gains Public Support As Vendors Beg For Compromise

The street vendor "span ban" got a lot of support at a public hearing Wednesday.

November 16, 2023

City Seeks All-Out Ban on Vendors on Every Bridge

The city seeks a "span ban" — thanks to vending overcrowding on the Brooklyn Bridge.

October 6, 2023