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Originally Posted by Double L
When I visited New York City in 2014, street vendors seemed more regulated than what I had previously seen.
Houston is not talking about eliminating street vendors. The proposal is regulating where they can operate, attempting to address situations where they block entrances or take up parking spaces. We can give them basic regulations but they should absolutely not be banned and it looks like Houston is not considering banning them. Street vendors and food trucks are a great way to start a business with a small amount of money when you are equipped with the ability to make great food. They are an important part of a city because of the opportunity they provide business owners on a small budget.
https://houstonlanding.org/need-to-d...treet-vendors/
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There is a permitting requirement in NYC but not everyone follows up. For example you'll see on Canal Street during the day and night and a lot of times in the evening on 5th Ave, right by the Gucci and Prada stores, the folks selling the counterfeit items set up shop. They are more organized than we think, often having spotters. Cops come, they pack the black bags up and bounce, return later on.
NYPD sort of plays nanny patrol with them but hasn't really stopped much. NYPD seems to be busy trying to crack down on the illegal weed shops (everywhere sells it). Not doing much, will be back, and universe bless the weed vendors. 2 grams of 92% THC vape oil for affordable prices, more power to the Bodegas!
Anyways, there are just too many vendors out on the street. Almost a futile exercise at least in this area to effectively regulate everyone. Clearly a lot not paying taxes but hey, better those folks working and engaging in commerce than in jail or crime, so... there's a balance.
Over in NJ, Newark has some vendors. Typically around Market Street and near Newark Penn. Some have been there for years, like the hot dog vendors on the Northern side of Penn. Good folks.
Washington Heights has skyrocketed with the vendors. More in the last few years. Yeah, the migration of folks has changed the street dynamics in some neighborhoods. I suppose more competition considering everything is so damn expensive. Why get raped at Whole Foods when you can get fresh fruits and food the street. Same shit, cheaper. I'd imagine some of the non-snobby residents benefit from this.
Something to note though that the Brooklyn Bridge doesn't really have vendors on the bridge. This was banned due to the congestion. But they still within proximity just not on the bike lanes or path.