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Testimony by Christian Casablanca: A Vendor's Economic Impact and Plea
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5 min
Christian Casablanca, previously a Brooklyn Bridge vendor, shares his testimony about the economic impact of vending closures on his livelihood. Selling mainly artistic souvenirs, Casablanca recounts how this job was his sole source of income, supporting his family and children. He acknowledges the law's importance but pleads for permission to resume selling on the bridge under any new regulations the city might impose. His testimony highlights the struggles faced by immigrant workers relying on street vending for their livelihood.