NYC Officials Back More Street Vendor Permits, But Resist Lifting Longtime Cap

2025-05-14T08:47:49-04:00May 8th, 2025|News|

City Limits

“After the hearing, Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, deputy director of the Street Vendor Project, said it was encouraging to see the administration calling for expanding the total number of vending permits."

Protecting New York’s Most Vulnerable From Federal Attacks

2025-05-07T09:12:31-04:00May 7th, 2025|News|

City Limits

“The Trump administration’s scare tactics have been so ruthless that they have successfully inhibited those in need from seeking social service providers, leaving them further isolated and at-risk.” - UJC Project Directors Amy Leipziger, Madeline Garcia Bigelow, Abigail Anzalone

Advocates Talk About Street Vendor Licenses And More

2025-05-14T08:51:08-04:00May 7th, 2025|News|

Spectrum News

“Street vendors and advocates rallied Tuesday, calling on the city to issue more licenses for food and general street vendors...Mohamed Attia, the managing director of the Street Vendor Project, joined NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Wednesday to discuss more.”

The Fight to Legalize More Food Carts in New York Was Always Urgent. Under Trump, It’s Essential.

2025-05-14T08:49:24-04:00May 7th, 2025|News|

Eater

““No new food vendor has the ability to get a legal permit at this time,” said Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, deputy director of the Street Vendor Project. “A bill passed in 2021 introduces 445 new permits each year, but those are going straight to people on the waitlist. If you’re number 8000, that’s over a decade to wait.””

NYC Street Vendors And Supporters Rally At City Hall To Demand Long-Delayed License Reform: ‘I Want To Do It Legally, Not Illegally’

2025-05-14T08:57:59-04:00May 6th, 2025|News|

AM NY

“Mohamed Attia, director of the Street Vendor Project, discussed the proposed legislation, saying it would be a triple win for the city, vendors and customers."

250+ Street Vendors & Elected Officials Rally At City Council Hearing On Street Vendor Reform Package

2025-05-14T08:56:26-04:00May 6th, 2025|News|

Bronx Daily

“'I hear from vendors every day that they are confused, discouraged or afraid to interact with the system because there is no realistic path forward under the outdated and arbitrary permit cap…” said Mohamed Attia, Managing Director, Street Vendor Project.”

NYC Street Vendors Rally For Reforms Ahead Of City Council Vote

2025-05-14T08:53:24-04:00May 6th, 2025|News|

Patch

“"I hear from vendors every day that they are confused, discouraged or afraid to interact with the system because there's no realistic path forward under the outdated and arbitrary permit cap," Mohamed Attia, the managing director of the Street Vendor Project, said.”

Public Advocate Urges Reducing Surging Rikers Population Amid Debate Over Closure Plan

2025-05-14T08:59:52-04:00May 5th, 2025|News|

NY Daily News

“Added Darren Mack of the Freedom Agenda, 'The past four mayors, the population had been dropping. When COVID hit, it was less than 4,000 people. Eric Adams gets into office, we’re going in the wrong direction, the opposite direction.'”

Vending Enforcement Slams Poor Minorities in White Neighborhoods, New Report Finds

2025-04-28T12:03:23-04:00April 25th, 2025|News|

The City

“Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, deputy director for the advocacy group Street Vendor Project, cited a report from the city’s Independent Budget Office last year that found a bill to eventually lift the caps on vending permits would generate $17 million in net revenue for the city.”