From Fortune:

New rules banning vendors from selling merchandise on the Brooklyn bridge’s pedestrian walkway aim to reduce overcrowding and maintain public safety. The ban will also apply to other city bridges. Politicians point out pedestrian safety issues on the bridge during the holiday season. Some vendors and tourists express disappointment over the new restrictions, disagreeing with the city’s decision and taking advantage of low prices. Some disability rights advocates support the new rules, and violence might occur if crowds weren’t controlled.



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