New York City seeks to evict street vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge: “It’s not fair”

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reporter: this bridge isknown by tourists andIt’s becoming a trapmortal. to the rhythm of musicLatina every time there is moresellers and that is whyThey want to get everyone out. theproposal that analyzes the cityprohibited sellersstreet vendors stop in the areapedestrian bridgescity. in recent yearshave doubled. 17,000 pedestriansThey crossed the bridge in 2021.If we add the pedestrians andtourists and vendors,turn this bridge into aMortal trap.>> there is no law thatprohibit street vending inthe bridge>> the sellers projectambulantes opposes thisproposal.>> they should applysellers’ proposalsto know what is neededthat they can continue workingfreely.>> they propose that they apply therules that exist.>> they have the right to a table,many use more than one.>> the brooklyn bridge hasbeen called the eiffel towerUnited States and it is importantso that everyone can enjoy thewithout impediments. the rulesproposals made it safer.>> they are not stealing, they do theirjob.>> maya waits for you to dejenwork veterans orwho have a license like her,which she inherited from her husband. thesanitation inspectorsThey ensure that constantly