Dozens of unlicensed vendors have illegally swarmed the Brooklyn Bridge to hawk cheap New York City souvenirs and fruit cups — while their licensed competition, including disabled veterans, say they’re being pushed out and unable to make a living.
The Post counted roughly 42 vendors across the historic span on Sunday and spotted one brazenly spreading out dozens of New York canvas bags directly in front of a “no vending allowed” sign.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2026/08/23/us-news/dozens-of-illegal-vendors-swarm-brooklyn-bridge-crowd-out-licensed-counterparts-including-disabled-vets/
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