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sfist.com
5 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
5 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
5 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
6 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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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Mission District

SF to close storefront Mission vendors have been using during vending ban

City closes storefront used by street vendors on Mission Street, affecting sales and operations.
Vendors express dissatisfaction with city's attempt to provide alternative indoor selling space. [ more ]
QNS.com
1 month ago
NYC food

Check out the 14 food destinations in Queens featured on New York Times '100 Best' list - QNS.com

Over a dozen Queens dining destinations featured in New York Times list.
Recognition of street vendors and food markets alongside restaurants on the list. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York City

'Absurd' NYC Council bill would let street vendors hawk in middle of sidewalks: 'Radical change'

Sidewalks in NYC may face significant changes due to a new City Council bill.
The bill would allow street vendors to block various obstructions like mailboxes and benches. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Mission St. vending ban extended for 6 more months

San Francisco is extending the ban on street vendors on Mission Street for six more months.
The ban is aimed at discouraging illegal operations and improving safety on the street. [ more ]
BKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Vendors Set Up Stalls In Dumbo Days After Trading Ban on Brooklyn Bridge

Street vendors removed from Brooklyn Bridge have relocated to Washington Street in Dumbo.
Vendors prefer to earn a living rather than rely on government handouts. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Activist Edin Enamorado is arrested on assault charges. Authorities say his advocacy is fake

Edin Alex Enamorado, a street vendor advocate, was arrested along with seven others in San Bernardino County.
The arrests were made in connection with a months-long assault investigation that involved protests in multiple cities. [ more ]
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