Supporters of street vendors in Corona Plaza held a rally on Wednesday after authorities cleared the space due to complaints over trash, blocked sidewalks and criminal activities.
Street vendors gathered in Queens to protest Wednesday after New York City's sanitation department conducted a raid of the street vendor market in Corona Plaza.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Corona Plaza in Queens became a hub of activity, as nearly 100 vendors gathered to sell food and various items.
City authorities took action last week and cleared out the plaza, giving vendors a week's notice. However, this move was met with resistance, as vendors and their supporters held a rally Wednesday, demanding to be allowed to return. However, local City Council member Francisco Moya says he consistently receives 20 complaints a week about the vendors.
"20 in the last month," Moya said. "When you’re selling alcohol from coolers in there. We have videos of people… who say ‘when they’re drunk, they’re going to eat more’"
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