ICE agents conduct arrests on Canal Street in Chinatown, NYC, to tackle illegal vendors.
Federal immigration agents arrested multiple illegal vendors on Canal Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown on Tuesday afternoon, as reported by law enforcement officials. Sources indicated that ICE agents arrived on the scene around 4 p.m., targeting the busy block between Lafayette and Center Streets, which is known for shops selling counterfeit goods. Some vendors tried to […]
Complaints allege that the Port Authority favored contracts for minority-owned businesses while allowing vendors to overbid: ‘Unlawful and un-American’
Port Authority Accused of Illegal Contract Practices WASHINGTON – A civil rights complaint filed on Monday by conservative legal groups alleges that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey improperly secured a significant portion of its contracts with minority businesses. The complaint claims that the authority may have received bids from preferred vendors […]
Burchett labels Republicans promoting US involvement in Iran as ‘war vendors’
Burchett Urges Caution on U.S. Involvement in Iran-Israel Conflict Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) spoke out recently, urging fellow Republicans to reconsider U.S. involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. During an interview with CNN’s John Berman, Burchett addressed the increasing divide within the Republican Party, which contrasts anti-interventionists like Tucker Carlson with figures […]
Misleading ICE raid rumor from a California city councilmember disrupts popular flea market and negatively affects local vendors
Flea Market Empty Following False ICE Raid Rumors The well-loved outdoor flea market in California has seen a significant decline in visitors after misleading rumors regarding immigration and customs enforcement raids circulated, largely fueled by Fresno city councillors. Fresno Councillor Miguel Arias raised alarms during Thursday’s council meeting about a supposed impending ICE operation at […]
Frustrated restaurant employee overturns street vendor’s cart; businesses take legal action against San Diego regarding vendors, some operated by undocumented immigrants
San Diego Restaurant vs. Illegal Street Vendor: A Legal Fight A conflict has erupted in San Diego between a restaurant owner and unauthorized street vendors, escalating into claims of vandalism and significant lawsuits against city officials. Twelve businesses in the popular Gaslamp Quarter have initiated legal action, stating that the street vendors are unfairly drawing […]
Veteran vendors fight back as Brooklyn Bridge vendor ban goes into effect
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Kamala Harris campaign’s election-eve concerts said to cost up to $20M — as rank-and-file staff, vendors fear they won’t be paid
You live, you learn. Kamala Harris' campaign is under fire Monday night for spending up to $20 million on a concert in a battleground state hours before her crushing presidential election loss to Donald Trump, following reports from the campaign. There are growing concerns that day laborers and vendors will not be paid because of […]
Sex workers, illegal vendors at NYC ‘Market of Sweethearts’ rally for more rights in unusual protest
On Tuesday, about 30 people calling themselves sex workers and illegal sellers gathered at Queen's seedy “lovers' market” to earn a living, calling on police to curb the heat. Protesters say they are selling their bodies and stealing loot to survive, and repeated NYPD raids along Roosevelt Avenue, where they hang out, have made it […]
Meet the two legendary Mets’ beer-slinging vendors who have been around almost as long as the team
These two guys did a fantastic job. The two beer boys at Citi Field say there’s no secret to why they’ve become legendary after nearly 100 years at the Mets’ stadium. Like Dwight Gooden’s Uncle Charlie, it’s all about how you sell it. “When you do 10,000 events, you don’t have to practice,” said Raymond […]
NYC grocers gripe over fruit vendors so close to stores: ‘Pick off our customers’
New York City grocery store owners are slamming city officials for allowing licensed fruit and vegetable sellers to operate on the same block (in some cases within 30 feet) as their stores, eating into their profits. In Forest Hills, Queens, there’s a fruit and vegetable stand just 25 feet from a Key Food supermarket on […]