The legislation, which will make thousands more permits available, is part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s vendors get on the right side of the law. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Food Trucks and Vendors”
In NYC, Some Doors Now Close at 10 p.m.
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2022
Is New York still a 24-hour town? Source: New York Times
Ice Cream Trucks Are the Latest Target of Inflation
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2022
Inflation and its rising fuel prices have pushed some ice cream truck owners to the brink. Source: New York Times
A Machete, a Shower of Pork and Other Magic in a Bronx Trailer
By Gotham Rex on June 21, 2022
The Times’s star ratings return as our restaurant critic visits La Piraña Lechonera, a weekend party where one man serves up the rich flavors of Puerto Rico. Source: New York Times
Summer in the City Is Back (Again!)
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
And this year, we made a bucket list to get you started. Source: New York Times
Adams Defends Police for Handcuffing Vendor Who Sold Mangoes in Subway
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2022
“Next day, it’s propane tanks being on the subway system. The next day, it’s barbecuing,” the mayor said after María Falcon was detained in Brooklyn for selling fruit. Source: New York Times
When the Best Part of Going Out in New York City Is Night Markets
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2022
Some of New York’s nightlife scenes are less about dancing and more about eating. Source: New York Times
The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in New York City
By Gotham Rex on December 17, 2021
We asked six chefs and food experts to create a list of the most delicious and memorable plates in town. Source: New York Times
He Stayed Afloat Selling $3 Tacos. Now He Faces $2,000 in Fines.
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
People who lost jobs in the pandemic began to peddle food and wares to survive, but the city is starting to crack down on unlicensed vendors. Source: New York Times
Higher Fares on the Subway? Not This Year.
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2021
Transit officials hold off on an increase for the subway, buses and commuter rail lines to help riders hurt financially by the pandemic. Source: New York Times
‘Game Over’: Food Carts Adjust to a Changed City
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
For thousands of food truck operators and cart vendors in New York, the ability to make meaningful profits depends on large numbers of workers returning to the office. Source: New York Times
New York City Is Reopening. But Some Aren’t Celebrating Yet.
By Gotham Rex on June 7, 2021
After a year of cancellations and delays, some people are still cautious about planning large gatherings. Source: New York Times
Forever Jerk Review: Setting a New Standard for Smoked Chicken and Pork
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
With locations in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx, Forever Jerk sets a standard for chicken and pork smoked Jamaican-style. Source: New York Times
17 Restaurants Where New Yorkers Can Make Up for Lost Time
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2021
Spring blossoms and vaccinations are bringing the city out of hibernation. Pete Wells shares his favorite places that opened while many of us were staying home. Source: New York Times
$20,000 for a Permit? New York May Finally Offer Vendors Some Relief
By Gotham Rex on January 30, 2021
In an attempt to shut down a thriving black market, the City Council passed a bill that would increase the number of permits for street vendors. Source: New York Times