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Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

When the Super Bowl comes to town, an NFL 'clean zone' will kick out a beloved hot dog vendor from his longtime post

Santa Clara's new Super Bowl 'clean zone' restrictions and pandemic-related commuter decline threaten longtime street vendors' livelihoods, notably Howard Gibbins.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

When the Super Bowl comes to town, an NFL clean zone' will kick out a beloved hot dog vendor from his longtime post

Veteran vendor Howard Gibbins, the Hot Dog Dude, faces declining commuter business and new NFL-imposed clean-zone restrictions that threaten outdoor food sales.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Street vending vs quality of life, public safety and fairness to NYC's small businesses amNewYork

Unregulated street and food vending combined with inconsistent enforcement exacerbates affordability pressures and undermines Bronx small business viability.
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fromMission Local
1 month ago
San Francisco

Day 270 at the 16th Street Plaza: It's all about the nights

Vending and drug activity at the northeast 16th Street BART Plaza prompted frequent SFPD and BART police clearings amid escalating fentanyl use.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
Mission District

Day 93 at the 16th St. Plaza: Barricades at the corner

The ongoing issues of open drug use and street vending on Mission Street reflect a community in need of support, not just policing.
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NYC politics
fromQNS
1 month ago

Street vendors, including Queens cohort, rally at City Hall for increased number of licenses - QNS

Intro 431A would add thousands of annual street vending licenses from 2026–2031 to clear a licensing backlog and legalize informal vendors.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Illegally selling an item off this list? S.F. police can now take action.

San Francisco approved a list of commonly stolen goods allowing police to cite suspected illegal street vendors and escalate to arrest after three offenses.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Businesses near Levi's Stadium support zone limiting street vending for Super Bowl, World Cup

Santa Clara plans a Special Event Zone around Levi's Stadium that could restrict vending and activities, posing access and economic impacts for nearby small businesses.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | The case for reforming street vending | amNewYork

Federal authorities should stop counterfeit imports while New York City must reform permit caps and enforcement to prevent unpermitted street vending.
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SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

San Francisco can now cite people selling stolen items but only if they're on a special list

San Francisco can now enforce against illegal fencing under SB 276, allowing permits, citations, and seizure of goods lacking purchase receipts.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Day 180 at the 16th St. Plaza: 'The Bear'

'The Bear' says he got his name in prison (there, inmates used the Spanish word for bear, "Oso") for starting too many fights. He sells his goods at the 16th St. Plaza to make a living. It's temporary, he says, while he waits for his disability papers to process. He estimates that it will take six months or so. Despite his nickname and towering 6 ft plus frame, Heller has a gentle demeanor.
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Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It seemed like a ghost town': LA food vendors on how Trump's Ice raids affected business

Immigration raids forced Los Angeles street vendors to choose between earning income and facing ICE detention, threatening livelihoods and the city's vibrant street-food economy.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Take That, Eric Edition - Streetsblog New York City

City Council overrode Mayor Adams's vetoes to require grocery delivery apps to match restaurant delivery minimum wage and to criminalize street vending.
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California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

A day with a Berkeley street vendor who's been a mainstay of the city for nearly 40 years

Viveca Jones, a 74-year-old Berkeley street vendor, has sold antiques and goods for nearly four decades despite serious health problems and neighborhood resistance.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
5 months ago

NYC Council Dems to let Adams' Bally's casino veto stand, but plan fight on unlicensed vending

City Council Democrats plan to override the mayor's veto of a bill to decriminalize unlicensed street vending.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Is your favorite taco truck slower than usual? ICE raids are sending street vendors into hiding

Undocumented vendors in Los Angeles face a tough choice between economic necessity and the risk of arrest amid increased ICE sweeps.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
7 months ago

State bill that allows police to enforce street vending regulations advances in Senate

Sen. Scott Wiener's SB 276 aims to restore police enforcement on street vending regulations in San Francisco to combat retail theft.
NYC food
fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

The American dream is vanishing on the streets of New York

The crackdown on illegal immigration under the Trump administration has severely impacted New York City's food vendors, many of whom are undocumented.
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