"Brooklyn Bridge Vendor Ban Enacted for Pedestrian Safety"

The Brooklyn Bridge has become vendor-free as a city ban on souvenir stands and other sales operations went into effect, aiming to improve pedestrian flow. Tourists are enjoying the unobstructed views and easier walking experience, while supporters of the vendors express disappointment, suggesting that sales should only be restricted in narrower sections of the walkway. City officials and Mayor Eric Adams support the ban for safety and comfort, but the Street Vendor Project sees it as a loss of local color and convenience.