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Street Vendors

African community leaders hold a rally at the corner of 149th Street and 3rd Avenue in the Bronx to support a Burkinabe street vendor beaten unconscious by a group of men.
May 9

African Leaders and Bronx Pols Rally for Street Vendor Beaten Unconscious

“Latino, African-American, African, Caucasian, Arab, any human being. This is something we all have to come together to combat, Muslim or not Muslim. So we want everybody to know this is not about African, this is about human beings. When you watch what happened, you could know this is something that shouldn’t happen to anybody.”
By Madina Toure
Gov. Christie
Aug 10

Afternoon Bulletin: Christie ‘Flat Out Lied,’ Snoop Dog Fans Hospitalized and More

Gov. Chris Christie “flat out lied” about his aides being involved in the George Washington Bridge Scandal, according to text messages exchanged between aides disclosed in a new court filing.
By Elissa Nunez
(Photo: Justin Joffe for Observer)
Sep 17

Afternoon Bulletin: Pope’s Visit to Cause Largest Street Shutdown in NYC History

Sam Schwartz, the former traffic commissioner for New York City has deemed the Pope’s visit, which conveniently coincides with the 70th United Nations General Assembly, the largest street shutdown in New York City history
By Grace Guarnieri
(Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
Nov 17

Midtown Businessman Wants to Bring Down New York Food Carts

By Vanessa Haughton
A vendor uses a "For Rent" sign to set up shop.
May 21

The Battle of Bedford: Williamsburg Store Owners Square Off Against Street Vendors

By Matt Mullen
Jun 20

Disabled Vietnam Vets Arrested And Detained By NYPD For Selling Fake ‘I ♥ NY’ T-Shirts

By Hunter Walker and Colin Campbell
Nov 10

Greasy Street Vendors Slip Through City’s Fingers

By Laura Kusisto
Oct 20

Guggenheim Hot Dog Stand Gets Chewed Up and Spit Out by Landmarks

By Matt Chaban
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