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Challenges and concerns surrounding street vending in New York City
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Council Member Menin outlines the challenges and concerns associated with street vending in New York City. She highlights issues raised by various stakeholders and the complexity of vending regulations.
- Complaints about sidewalk congestion, sanitation problems, and unfair competition with brick-and-mortar businesses
- Confusion arising from a patchwork of state and local laws and rules
- Regulatory complexity affecting vendors, residents, businesses, and enforcement officials
Julie Menin
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For as long as there have been vendors that have been selling goods on city streets, There have, however, been complaints and concerns about vendors that they create sidewalk congestion, sanitation problems, and unfairly compete with brick and mortar small businesses.
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Compounding these issues, street vending is regulated through a patchwork of state and local laws and rules that have created a tremendous amount of confusion for vendors, for residents, for businesses, and enforcement officials alike.