Trapped on the Sidewalk: Bangladeshi Vendors Fight to Survive
Under the city’s outdated permit system, though, legal vending opportunities remain capped, trapping workers in a cycle of fines, confiscations and fear.
Developers Exploit ‘99-Unit Loophole’ to Avoid Wage Mandate
Developers can pay as little as $16.50 an hour to workers on buildings with fewer than 100 units. The wage more than doubles on larger buildings.