#Street Vendors

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BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Almost All Street Vendors Are Immigrants Facing Permit Issues, Language Barriers

The majority of NYC street vendors are immigrants, yet only a quarter of food vendors possess the necessary mobile permits. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Who are NYC street vendors? First-ever survey aims to answer that question, and highlight the challenges they face | amNewYork

The Street Vendor Project's survey reveals the demographics and operational challenges faced by New York City's street vendors. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Man who took an ax to a fruit stand in a 'reign of terror' is ordered to pay vendors $2.8 million

A Woodland Hills man was ordered to pay over $2.8 million for terrorizing street vendors with violence and racist behavior. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can New York City Street Vendors Survive a Police Crackdown?

Street vendors in NYC face significant challenges due to strict regulations and police crackdowns, affecting their livelihoods and community presence. [ more ]
sfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Police Slam Down and Handcuff a Sidewalk Hot Dog Vendor, In Front of Her Screaming, Crying Daughter

The harsh enforcement against bacon-wrapped hot dog vendors in San Francisco showcases an inconsistency in law enforcement priorities regarding victimless crimes. [ more ]
New York Amsterdam News
1 month ago
NYC food

Largest street vendor protest in decades calls for more permits, less enforcement

Protesters demand stronger protections and opportunities for street vendors in New York City, marking a significant demonstration for their rights. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Almost All Street Vendors Are Immigrants Facing Permit Issues, Language Barriers

The majority of NYC street vendors are immigrants, yet only a quarter of food vendors possess the necessary mobile permits. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Who are NYC street vendors? First-ever survey aims to answer that question, and highlight the challenges they face | amNewYork

The Street Vendor Project's survey reveals the demographics and operational challenges faced by New York City's street vendors. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Man who took an ax to a fruit stand in a 'reign of terror' is ordered to pay vendors $2.8 million

A Woodland Hills man was ordered to pay over $2.8 million for terrorizing street vendors with violence and racist behavior. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Can New York City Street Vendors Survive a Police Crackdown?

Street vendors in NYC face significant challenges due to strict regulations and police crackdowns, affecting their livelihoods and community presence. [ more ]
sfist.com
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SF Police Slam Down and Handcuff a Sidewalk Hot Dog Vendor, In Front of Her Screaming, Crying Daughter

The harsh enforcement against bacon-wrapped hot dog vendors in San Francisco showcases an inconsistency in law enforcement priorities regarding victimless crimes. [ more ]
New York Amsterdam News
1 month ago
NYC food

Largest street vendor protest in decades calls for more permits, less enforcement

Protesters demand stronger protections and opportunities for street vendors in New York City, marking a significant demonstration for their rights. [ more ]
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sfist.com
9 months ago
Mission District

Mission Street Vendors to Protest Temporary Ban With Friday March

Legitimate street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District feel unfairly penalized for the illegal activity of others.
The 90-day ban on street vending in the Mission has significantly affected the income of permitted vendors. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago
San Francisco

SF to pay street vendors $1K, launch campaign to promote them during 90-day ban

The city of San Francisco is providing financial support for street vendors who have been banned from selling on Mission Street.
Permitted street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District are urging Supervisor Hillary Ronen to end the 90-day street ban, claiming she is not listening to their concerns. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago
San Francisco

Unpermitted street vending still happening in SF's Mission District despite 90-day ban

The San Francisco Mission Street 90-day vending ban went into effect, prohibiting street vendors from selling on the sidewalks.
Permitted vendors are reporting that illegal vendors are still selling on the street despite the ban.
Street vendors are demanding more action from the city to address the issue of illegal vendors. [ more ]
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

After fiery meeting, Ronen says no to delaying Mission Street vendor ban

Street vendors in San Francisco are requesting a delay on a ban on selling along Mission Street until January.
There was a heated meeting between street vendors and District Supervisor Hillary Ronen regarding the ban.
Ronen's office announced the street vending ban, originally set to be enforced in early November, to prevent both permitted and unpermitted vendors from selling across the Mission Street corridor. [ more ]
sfist.com
9 months ago
Mission District

Mission Street Vendors to Protest Temporary Ban With Friday March

Legitimate street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District feel unfairly penalized for the illegal activity of others.
The 90-day ban on street vending in the Mission has significantly affected the income of permitted vendors. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago
San Francisco

SF to pay street vendors $1K, launch campaign to promote them during 90-day ban

The city of San Francisco is providing financial support for street vendors who have been banned from selling on Mission Street.
Permitted street vendors in San Francisco's Mission District are urging Supervisor Hillary Ronen to end the 90-day street ban, claiming she is not listening to their concerns. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago
San Francisco

Unpermitted street vending still happening in SF's Mission District despite 90-day ban

The San Francisco Mission Street 90-day vending ban went into effect, prohibiting street vendors from selling on the sidewalks.
Permitted vendors are reporting that illegal vendors are still selling on the street despite the ban.
Street vendors are demanding more action from the city to address the issue of illegal vendors. [ more ]
Mission Local
10 months ago
Mission District

After fiery meeting, Ronen says no to delaying Mission Street vendor ban

Street vendors in San Francisco are requesting a delay on a ban on selling along Mission Street until January.
There was a heated meeting between street vendors and District Supervisor Hillary Ronen regarding the ban.
Ronen's office announced the street vending ban, originally set to be enforced in early November, to prevent both permitted and unpermitted vendors from selling across the Mission Street corridor. [ more ]
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