Two men died in a Brooklyn fire on Sunday, which has been ruled a homicide. The medical examiner indicated they died before the fire began. The fire occurred in Bath Beach on Bay 29th Street. One victim had a stab wound to the neck, the other severe head trauma. The fire is suspected to be a cover-up for murder. The victims' identities are undisclosed. Sixty firefighters responded, and two were injured.

The Uzun family in Little Falls, New Jersey, is facing the aftermath of severe flooding that has repeatedly impacted their home. After experiencing a major flood in December and subsequent flooding that brought 2 feet of water into their house, they are now preparing for the possibility of more flooding following Friday night's rain. Despite having flood insurance, the family is struggling with non-reimbursable costs such as hotel stays and cannot afford to move. They are calling for urgent help to mitigate the flooding issue, such as elevating homes or fixing the river. Governor Phil Murphy has secured some funding for residents, but the family feels it is insufficient.

NYC Broadway Week is offering a special promotion from Tuesday through February 4, where theatergoers can purchase two tickets for the price of one for over 20 Broadway shows. The article lists the participating shows, which include popular titles such as 'The Lion King', 'Hamilton', 'Wicked', and 'The Book of Mormon', among others. This event provides an opportunity for audiences to experience Broadway productions at a more affordable price point. Details for purchasing tickets and additional information can be found by following a provided link.

Residents in northern New Jersey are facing the aftermath of severe storms that caused significant flooding in the area. The Passaic River, particularly at Little Falls, is still above the major flood category and is not expected to recede out of flood stage until the upcoming Wednesday. This marks the third instance of flooding within a month, prompting the local community to seek immediate assistance. Governor Phil Murphy visited the affected areas in Paterson on Saturday to assess the situation. A shelter has been established in Paterson to support those displaced by the floods, and the Red Cross is providing aid to the residents in need. PIX11’s Kiran Dhillon reported further details on the situation.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman are concerned about the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers as well. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while some vendors and tourists have mixed feelings about the change.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.'

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief Ydanis Rodriguez likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor, disagreed with the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while some tourists are taking advantage of the last-minute deals. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting that there are vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its popularity and the increase in vendors during the pandemic. Licensed vendor MD Rahman and unlicensed vendor Qiu Lan Liu expressed their concerns about the ban's impact on their livelihoods. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi commented on the crowded conditions and souvenir prices. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a self-published author, disagreed with the comparison, noting that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief Ydanis Rodriguez likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban takes effect. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors. Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, sees the presence of vendors as a common aspect of major tourist attractions, citing the Eiffel Tower as an example.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high vendor population. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. The new rules will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who holds a mobile vending license, feel the policy is too broad and unfairly targets legal sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a self-published author, notes that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and the Street Vendor Project's Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still enjoying the bridge's offerings. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor and author, remains skeptical, noting the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the ban is too broad and unfairly targets legal vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation to buy souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of tourists, commuters, and vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are uncertain about compliance. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi have mixed feelings about the crowding and souvenir prices. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor, noted that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the ban's impact. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the policy is too broad and unfairly targets licensed sellers. Despite notices, some vendors are skeptical about the enforcement of the new rules. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting that there are vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on the bridge's atmosphere and vendor livelihoods. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly known for its vendor presence. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others are worried about the implications for their businesses. The city has begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman are worried about the impact on their livelihoods, while some tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting that there are vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is implementing a ban on vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high vendor population. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is implementing a ban on vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the rule, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with police already informing vendors of the upcoming changes. Some tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite notices being posted, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are skeptical about the enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is implementing a ban on vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the rule, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its popularity. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.'

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the ban is too broad and unfairly targets licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. The new rules will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others are worried about the implications for their livelihoods. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still enjoying the inexpensive souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, is skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are skeptical of the enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince refuted.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation and the negotiations with the city. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the impact on their livelihoods. The ban will also affect other city bridges but is particularly notable on the Brooklyn Bridge due to its high vendor population. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince contested.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food for 15 years, are worried about the implications for their businesses. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still enjoying the bridge's offerings. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor, notes that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and the Street Vendor Project's Mohamed Attia provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high vendor population. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility, while the city's transportation chief Ydanis Rodriguez likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge has been particularly affected due to its popularity. Vendors like MD Rahman, who holds a mobile vending license, feel the city's plan is too broad and unfairly penalizes legal sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor and author, is skeptical of the ban's necessity.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while some tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman are concerned about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues posed by the numerous legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high vendor population. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likens the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, is skeptical of the ban's necessity.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the blanket approach that affects licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is implementing a ban on vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on the bridge's atmosphere and vendor livelihoods. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation and the negotiations with the city. Long-time vendor MD Rahman expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with police already informing vendors of the upcoming changes. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi commented on the crowded conditions and souvenir opportunities. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Rashawn Prince, a vendor and author, noted that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge has been particularly affected due to its popularity. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the ban is too broad and unfairly targets legal vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation to buy souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are uncertain about compliance. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi have mixed feelings about the crowding and the availability of souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to America's Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman expressed concerns over the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince contested.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are skeptical of the enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi enjoy the low-priced souvenirs, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince refuted. The ban extends to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its popularity and the recent increase in vendors. Licensed vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its popularity. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the ban is unfair to licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its popularity. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while some tourists take the opportunity to buy last-minute souvenirs. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge has been particularly affected due to its popularity. Vendors like MD Rahman, who holds a mobile vending license, feel the city's plan is too broad and unfairly penalizes legal sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the ban is too broad and unfairly targets legal vendors. Police have begun informing vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the impact on their livelihoods. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its popularity. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower'.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food for 15 years, feel the blanket ban is unfair. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors. Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, sees the ban as unnecessary, comparing the situation to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban extends to all city bridges, with police already informing vendors of the upcoming changes. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi commented on the crowded conditions and souvenir prices, while disability rights advocates supported the ban for improving access. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to

New York City is implementing a ban on vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers as well. The ban, which also applies to other city bridges, has been met with mixed reactions from vendors, tourists, and disability rights advocates. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' while vendor Rashawn Prince noted that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the sanitary and public safety issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to the high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still enjoying the souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman are concerned about the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers as well. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the Brooklyn Bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman expressed concerns over the broad application of the new rules. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are taking advantage of the current situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its high number of vendors. The city has begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman are concerned about the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers as well. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief Ydanis Rodriguez likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge has been particularly affected due to its popularity and the increase in vendors during the pandemic. Licensed vendors like MD Rahman are worried about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect them. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its popularity. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. The new rules will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the blanket ban is unfair to licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite the ban, some tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi enjoyed the low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief Ydanis Rodriguez likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly known for its vendor presence. Long-time licensed vendors like MD Rahman are concerned about the impact on their livelihoods. Despite the ban, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are considering returning, while tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi enjoy the current offerings. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with, noting the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower as well.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. The ban will also affect other city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is the most affected due to its high number of vendors. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while some tourists are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disagreed with.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of tourists, commuters, and vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed their worries about the impact on their livelihoods. The ban is supported by disability rights advocates and the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, for improving access. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and vendor Rashawn Prince compared the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Long-time vendors like MD Rahman expressed concerns over the broad application of the new rules. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are taking advantage of the situation to buy low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince disputed. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the high number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia from the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary concern. Vendors like MD Rahman, who holds a mobile vending license, feel the city's plan is unfairly broad. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors. Rashawn Prince, a vendor, expressed skepticism about the ban's necessity.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. The new rules will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the blanket ban is unfair to licensed sellers. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are uncertain about the ban's enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi have mixed feelings about the crowding and the availability of souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince found lacking.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors. Rashawn Prince, a vendor and author, is skeptical about the ban's necessity, citing the presence of vendors at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is banning vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. Long-time vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the ban. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' while vendor Rashawn Prince noted that vendors are also present at the actual Eiffel Tower. The ban extends to all city bridges, with enforcement measures already underway.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues posed by the current number of vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project have expressed concerns about the ban's impact. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge has been particularly affected due to its popularity and the increase in vendors during the pandemic. Licensed vendor MD Rahman and others are worried about the implications for their livelihoods. Despite the ban, some tourists are still purchasing souvenirs, and disability rights advocates support the move for better accessibility. The city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. The new rules will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the blanket ban is unfair to licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are uncertain about its enforcement, while tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi enjoy the low-priced souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, and the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, fearing for his family's livelihood. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are skeptical of the enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation, while disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a comparison vendor Rashawn Prince dismissed.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and Mohamed Attia of the Street Vendor Project provided insights into the situation. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge is particularly impacted due to its high number of vendors. Veteran vendor MD Rahman and others expressed concerns about the broad application of the new rules. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming changes, and tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi are taking advantage of the situation. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility. Ydanis Rodriguez, the city's transportation chief, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower,' a sentiment not shared by vendor Rashawn Prince.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the ban, which affects licensed sellers like himself. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, anticipates a better experience for visitors. Rashawn Prince, a vendor and author, remains skeptical, noting that vendors are also present at the Eiffel Tower.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact on tourism and vendor livelihoods. The ban will affect all city bridges, but the Brooklyn Bridge, with its numerous vendors, is the primary focus. Vendors like MD Rahman, who has sold food on the bridge for 15 years, feel the blanket ban is unfair. Police have begun notifying vendors of the upcoming change, and some tourists are taking the opportunity to buy souvenirs before the ban. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, compares the bridge to the Eiffel Tower, which also has vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Veteran vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite the ban, some tourists, like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi, are still purchasing souvenirs. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improving access, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to 'America's Eiffel Tower.' Vendor Rashawn Prince, however, was skeptical of the comparison. The ban will extend to all city bridges, with the Brooklyn Bridge being the most affected due to its high number of vendors.

New York City is set to ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge to address overcrowding and safety concerns. Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the public safety and sanitary issues caused by the mix of legal and illegal vendors on the bridge's pedestrian walkway. Personal tour guide Christine Lazzara and vendor advocate Mohamed Attia expressed concerns about the impact of the ban. Long-time vendor MD Rahman criticized the broad application of the new rules, which also affect licensed sellers. Despite notices, some vendors like Qiu Lan Liu are uncertain about the enforcement. Tourists like Ana Souza and Jenny Acuchi commented on the crowded conditions and souvenir prices. Disability rights advocates support the ban for improved accessibility, while the city's transportation chief, Ydanis Rodriguez, likened the bridge to