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Vendor leases and incubator program operation at Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market

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Council Member Yusef Salaam inquires about vendor leases and the operation of the incubator program at the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market. Tariq Shahid explains the market's approach to vendor agreements and its role as an incubator for small businesses.

  • Vendors do not have leases but operate under weekly fee agreements
  • The market functions as an incubator program to help vendors become independent business owners
  • Only two vendors have been removed from the market in 30 years, and that was due to fighting