According to the Immigration Research Initiative, 96% of New York City’s street vendors are immigrants, with only 25% of food vendors holding mobile permits.
The report highlights the struggles faced by vendors, particularly with navigating the complex permit system, which is especially challenging for non-veterans.
Vendor backgrounds vary widely, as evidenced by the most common countries of origin: Mexico, Ecuador, Egypt, and Senegal, reflecting diverse immigrant communities.
The majority of food vendors are Hispanic or Latino, while merchandise vendors are primarily Black or African American, indicating a rich tapestry of cultural representation.
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