NYC Cracks Down on Unlicensed Vendors on Brooklyn Bridge
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New York City is cracking down on unlicensed vendors selling goods on the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The crackdown comes after reports of overcrowding and unsafe conditions caused by vendors.
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The DOT aims to ban all unlicensed peddlers and hawkers from setting up on pedestrian and bike lanes.
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Vendors have proliferated since cyclists were moved to a separate lane, leaving more room for sellers.
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The DOT sees the vendors as a safety hazard and impediment to mobility on the landmark bridge.