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Illegal Vending

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local-news1 year ago

Brooklyn Eatery Tied to Illegal Migrant Food-Vending Operation

A Brooklyn restaurant, Guisa’o, is at the center of an illegal food vending operation involving migrant workers who sell meals prepared in its unsanitary kitchen on New York City streets. The operation, which involves up to 50 migrants cooking in a violation-riddled kitchen, has raised health and safety concerns. Local businesses are affected by the unregulated competition, and despite increased enforcement against illegal vendors, the issue persists. The restaurant has a history of health violations and is linked to a shell corporation, complicating accountability.

local-news1 year ago

NYC Parks Officer's Scuffle with Teen Fruit Vendor Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A video showing NYC officers scuffling with a 14-year-old girl and a woman over illegal fruit vending in Battery Park has sparked outrage. The incident, which involved Parks Enforcement and NYPD officers, led to a desk appearance ticket for the woman and a juvenile report for the girl. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the video and linked the issue to broader problems of migrant work opportunities and illegal vending complaints. An investigation is ongoing.