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2 storiesnewest firstlatest August 27, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass ordered the LAPD to stop criminal citations for street vendors and rescind erroneous tickets, while Councilmember Nithya Raman unveiled a new pro‑vendor plan amid a heated mayoral race.
The New York City Council approved its first expansion of street‑vendor permits in decades, allowing vendors to obtain new food and merchandise licenses starting in August 2026. Council member Morad Nawar supported the move, which aims to broaden opportunities for street‑level entrepreneurs across the city.
