street vendors Archives – QNS

Elected officials and street vendor advocates rally on the steps of City Hall in support of Intro 431A. Photo by Shane O'Brien.

Politics

Street vendors, including Queens cohort, rally at City Hall for increased number of licenses

By Shane O’Brien

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Ridgewood

Unlicensed Queens street vendor speaks out during protest in support of industry reform package

By Patrick Stachniak

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Ridgewood

Myrtle Wyckoff Plaza getting overcrowded with illegal street vendors, leading to an excess of trash, rodents and fear of ICE

By Patrick Stachniak

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Corona

The important roles of street vendors in Queens and NYC

By Jimmy Robles

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Jackson Heights

CM Krishnan emphasizes importance of protecting street vendors in Jackson Heights and throughout NYC

By Jimmy Robles

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News

Unlicensed but essential: Street vendors seek reform amid enforcement fears

By Jimmy Robles

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AMNY

From churros to chaos? Illegal NYC subway vendors struggle for legitimacy as some riders fume over presence

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Corona

Street vendors gather in Corona to protest alleged harassment by NYPD

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Corona

After crackdown on street vendors, CM Moya announces return of multi-agency Roosevelt Avenue Task Force

By Bill Parry

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Flushing

Ung introduces legislation targeting retail stands and char broiling cooking in Queens

By Rachel Butler

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Corona

Street vendors will return to Corona Plaza in scaled-down community area

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Flushing

After police commissioner’s first visit to Flushing, NYPD confiscates illegal street vendor’s strawberries

By Iryna Shkurhan

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Flushing

Police begin issuing summonses to unlicensed street vendors in Flushing

By Zachary Gewelb

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Flushing

‘We are not the cause of danger and crime:’ Flushing street vendors call for reform as city enforces regulations

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Flushing

Councilwoman Ung, DCWP commissioner discuss growing street vendor presence in Flushing

By Ethan Marshall

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Jackson Heights

Queens lawmakers call for legislative action to protect street vendors

By Julia Moro

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Jackson Heights

Street vendors, advocates rally for the legalization of the street vending industry

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights couple starts Queens pop-up market to protect unlicensed vendors from hefty fines

By Julia Moro

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Corona

Street vendors call on Queens lawmakers to help halt aggressive fines for unlicensed workers

By Julia Moro

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Flushing

Queens councilman’s bills would limit street vendors in downtown Flushing

By Suzanne Monteverdi

Residents gather at a candlelight vigil and rally on Feb. 21 in honor of the late Corona street vendor Claudia Lopez.

Corona

Memorial vigil for late Corona street vendor serves as a call for action on food sale permits

By Robert Pozarycki

Opinion

Op-ed: Roosevelt Avenue needs Street Vendor Review Panel

By QNS News Team

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Queens street vendors, businesses compete for customers

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Peralta wants letter grades for food carts

Astoria

Peralta wants letter grades for food carts

By Rebecca Henely

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