New York City's street vendors are vital to the city's cultural and economic landscape, yet thousands remain without vending licenses due to a broken system. A small number of permits have been issued since the 1980s, leaving over 10,000 vendors waiting. This lack of permits leads to unregulated vending, complicating health and safety enforcement. In response, a new bill aims to increase permit availability and provide education about rights for vendors, aiming to integrate them into the formal economy and strengthen city commerce, particularly supporting immigrant populations.
New York City's street vendors are an integral part of our city's fabric, but thousands are still waiting to formally join the economy by obtaining a vending license.
The reality is our street vending system is broken. Since the 1980s, New York City has issued a very small number of vending permits relative to demand.
When permits are not made widely available, all New Yorkers suffer. My bill, Int. 431, would tackle our failed system head-on.
Strengthening our street vending policy is one of the only ways we can make our city safer and more welcoming for immigrant New Yorkers.
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