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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Macrina Navarrete, Leader of Bronx Street Vendors
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Macrina Navarrete, a leader of Bronx Street Vendors and seller of Amway Vitamins in the Bronx, testifies in support of the street vending reform package. She highlights the challenges faced by vendors, including discrimination and unjustified fines, and emphasizes the economic importance of street vending for families.
- Navarrete has been fined over $2,000 for selling vitamins, which were incorrectly classified as food
- She argues that the new legislation will create an orderly city with law-abiding merchants
- The reform package is seen as bringing hope to thousands of families dependent on street vending
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5:41:55
Good afternoon, chair of the committee, council members, and good afternoon to the public.
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My name is Macrina Navarrete.
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I am a leader of Brown Street Vendors and a seller of Amway Vitamins on Forham Road in the Bronx.
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I have been practicing this noble activity for several years.
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And through it, I have been able to educate and support my three children without having to be a burden on the state.
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I'm here to promote the reform package to informal trade legislation, which will allow us as trade vendors to operate in an orderly manner and without the unnecessary pressure from the Ministry of Health of Health that deteriorates our health or the sanitation department.
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I've been depicting of discrimination by health inspectors who have fined me more than $2,000 arguing that vitamins are considered food just like toothpaste.
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Some colleagues have also been victims of these unjustified atrocities.
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The new okay.
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The new legislation will bring hope to thousands of families who depend on our work.
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It will also create an orderly city with qualified, law abiding merchants.
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Thanks to courageous and determined council members like you who are committed to serving your community.
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Thank you.