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Testimony by Street Vendor on Street Vendor Reforms

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A Spanish-speaking street vendor, through an interpreter, testifies about the challenges faced by street vendors in New York City. The speaker emphasizes the lack of resources and education for vendors, and the difficult financial decisions they must make as working parents.

Calls for a hearing on Intro 431, which aims to reform street vendor licensing and permitting
Requests inclusion of street vendors in city policies, highlighting their contribution to the local economy
Describes personal struggle as a single mother of three, having to choose between food for children and rent

UNKNOWN

2:26:46

afternoon.

2:26:47

Thank you very much to the council.

2:26:53

As you have seen, the system is broken.

2:27:06

There is no place where someone who meets There's no place where somebody who is willing to go and sell can find some resources like education, and we are living in the first world.

2:27:22

I'm also a single

2:27:24

three minors.

2:27:31

And every week, have to make the decision if I save enough for my children's food or to pay the rent.

2:27:41

We need a hearing for 04:31.

2:27:50

You can please include street vendors and not continue excluding us.

2:27:59

Because we do move global economy in our city.

2:28:05

Thank you.

UNKNOWN

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