Tag: nyc-vendor-fines

Unlicensed but essential: Street vendors seek reform amid enforcement fears

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Jun. 23, 2025 By Jimmy Robles Many street vendors in New York City face significant challenges from the moment they set up their stands, striving to make an honest living. With more than 20,000 food vendors operating across the five boroughs, an estimated 75% do so without a license or permit, due in large…

Sen. Addabbo urges multi-agency crackdown on illegal vendors in southeast Queens

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Nov. 20, 2024 By Athena Dawson Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. (D-15) is calling on city officials to crack down on illegal vendors in his district.   Addabbo penned a letter to the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY), the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the NYC Department of Health (NYCDOHMH), the NYC Department of Consumer and…