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frommissionlocal.org
6 days ago

Day 158 at the 16th Street Plaza: A tale of two streets

The heightened law enforcement presence may explain why so few people remained near 16th and Mission. Across the street, beside the U.S. Bank, only one vendor quietly sold roses and sunflowers.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Day 151 at the 16th St. Plaza: Jay and Jeff, 'The customers are right here.'

Individuals sell stolen goods in San Francisco for quick profit despite the risk of police interference.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Snag free chicken over rice at INDAY today only

INDAY is giving away free Chicken Over Rice bowls today at its NYC locations to celebrate its launch and support local street vendors.
fromEater LA
1 month ago

These Fruity, Icy Raspados Have Kept Hollywood Cool for 17 Years

Raspados vendors in Los Angeles focus on concentrated flavor combinations using real fruit, which differentiates them from generic syrup slingers. Loyal customer bases are built through quality.
LA food
#immigration
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap

New York City Council is working to increase street vendor permits amid a long-standing shortage.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: A Balanced Approach to Street Vending

Support for street vendors is crucial for a vibrant New York City economy, especially as many immigrants are targeted by current policies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Magazine
3 months ago

New York City Street Vendors Have Been Treated Poorly for 300 Years

New York City struggles with regulating street vendors, impacting their ability to operate legally and sustainably.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap

New York City Council is working to increase street vendor permits amid a long-standing shortage.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

LA's immigrant street vendors fear ICE raids but are still slinging tacos

"This is our only job, this is how we get to survive," Sughey said. She asked that the business not be named out of fear that it could be targeted by federal law enforcement.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

During anti-ICE protests, these street vendors used their aguas frescas to fight tear gas

Street vendors played a crucial role in supporting protesters during a chaotic weekend in Los Angeles.
Amidst protests, a family creatively used excess supplies to help fellow citizens affected by tear gas.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 69 of the 16th St. Plaza crackdown: Vendors move beyond the plaza

The presence of a mobile command unit has merely shifted street congestion but has not improved living conditions for unhoused individuals.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

What are the rules on photographing people in the street in France?

Photography of individuals in public spaces in France is legally restricted without consent.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: A la sauvette

The phrase à la sauvette is often translated to English as 'on the sly', but it goes a bit beyond that, linked to street vendors selling items without proper permits.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

American tourists in Paris attacked with mini Eiffel Towers

Two American tourists filed a complaint after being attacked by street vendors near the Eiffel Tower during an attempt to film them.
NYC politics
fromEater NY
3 months ago

The Fight to Legalize More Food Carts in New York Was Always Urgent. Under Trump, It's Essential.

Street vendors in NYC demand permit reforms as many operate without licenses due to outdated regulations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Over 100 vendors and supporters rallied at City Hall calling for street vending reform

Street vendors in NYC are advocating for policy changes to improve licensing and support systems.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Banned rat poison sold on NYC streets as expert warns 'genuinely scary' product can kill when inhaled

Illegal rat poisons pose severe health risks, with potential fatalities expected in NYC.
fromqns.com
4 months ago

New Yorkers invited to join citywide scavenger hunt supporting street vendors QNS

The Street Vendor Scavenger Quest invites locals to engage with Queens' vibrant street vendor culture while raising funds for essential support programs like language justice.
NYC food
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