The mayor hasn’t said whether he supports the measure, but the City Council says the bill would automatically become law after 30 days if he doesn’t act.

We are at a pivotal moment for street vending reform in NYC — and as the daughter and granddaughter of street vendors, I could not be more proud of how far we’ve come.

Street vendors, most of whom are immigrants, are among those targeted by ICE as they try to earn a living.

With ICE targeting vendors and fear rising, community groups are organising fast to keep New Yorkers working on the streets safe

A bill passed by councilmembers would decriminalize certain violations of vending laws.

The ticketing is “costly and ineffective,” according to the researchers, with $21 spent for every ticket issued on average.