City Council Democrats are moving to override Mayor Adams' veto of a bill that decriminalizes unlicensed street vending, switching penalties from criminal summonses to civil fines. They cite concerns over how criminalization could impact undocumented immigrant vendors amid aggressive deportation efforts. In contrast, they may allow a veto regarding a proposed Bally's casino in the Bronx to remain, due to time constraints. The council requires a two-thirds majority to successfully override the mayor's veto, with a vote anticipated later this month.
Council Democrats plan to override Mayor Adams' veto on decriminalizing unlicensed street vending, prioritizing civil fines over criminal summonses amid concerns for immigrant vendors.
Many street vendors are immigrants, and decriminalizing some violations could reduce the risk of targeting by the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
Mayor Adams argues that decriminalizing unlicensed vending could pose a public safety risk, as it would limit NYPD's ability to issue criminal summonses.
Council Democrats are likely to let stand a veto regarding a proposal for building a Bally's casino in the Bronx due to time constraints.
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