The Throggs Neck BID has joined other Bronx BIDs in opposing plans for a dramatic increase in street vendor permits. The measure is expected to vote tomorrow on the bill.
The legislation that would more than double the number of street vendor permits, creating 4,000 new sidewalk and street food-selling permits by 2032. These are in addition to 3,000 currently issued by the health department. Mayor de Blasio supports the measure.