The NYPD Community Response Team (CRT) targeted illegal vendors causing congestion in Chinatown, responding to complaints from residents about obstructed streets and aggressive selling tactics.
Locals reported that Hester and Canal Streets were so congested with vendors that pedestrians found it challenging to navigate, leading to widespread frustration.
Vendors were selling a variety of items from bootleg handbags to electronics, often using hard sell techniques that contributed to the chaotic environment in the area.
Community response to these illegal vending operations indicates a demand for safer and more accessible public spaces, highlighting the ongoing struggles between commerce and community needs.
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