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Fighting the Freeze: NYC Workers Share Their Winter Hustle

January 21, 2026

New York City workers are tough. They don't let freezing temperatures stop them from doing their jobs. On a particularly cold day, vendors, dog walkers, and pedicab drivers braved the bitter cold to make a living. Duane Jackson, a 75-year-old street vendor, sold hats, scarves, and gloves in midtown

crime

Canal Street's Hustle: Vendors Bounce Back After Raid

October 25, 2025

Canal Street in New York City is known for its vibrant street vendor scene, where tourists and locals can find knockoff designer goods. This week, however, the usual hustle and bustle came to a halt after a federal immigration raid. Nine individuals were arrested, and the street was left feeling eer

politics

Federal Agents Clash with New Yorkers Over Street Vendors

October 22, 2025

In the heart of Lower Manhattan, a tense scene unfolded as federal agents in masks targeted street vendors on Canal Street. The situation quickly escalated when locals joined in to protest the arrests. It's still unclear exactly how many vendors were taken into custody, but witnesses reported seeing

business

Sneaky Food Sellers: The Hidden Side of Street Eats in NYC

November 25, 2024

Did you know that the delicious street food you grab on your lunch break might be hiding a not-so-delicious secret? A Brooklyn restaurant called Guisa’o has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. It's become the headquarters for an illegal food-vending scheme where up to 50 migrant women s