For years, street vendors in New York City have struggled with a significant shortage of permits, leading to an inequitable and chaotic vending landscape. In response, the City Council passed a law increasing food vendor permits annually but has under-delivered on those promises. A new set of bills aims to reform the vending process, including a proposal to significantly raise permit numbers and create a support division for vendors. While agencies support increasing permits, there's resistance to completely removing the permit cap, emphasizing a cautious approach to the reform.
"The New York City Health Department has no concerns about issuing more supervisory license applications annually than local law currently requires, and would like to work with the City Council on some of the details to ease implementation."
"The administration is opposed to lifting the cap entirely."
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