tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post7706224917115312417..comments2023-08-14T11:44:27.299-04:00Comments on Jeremiah's<br> Vanishing New York: *Everyday ChatterJeremiah Mosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11791516443125872364noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-22649608939716924372010-05-06T13:53:51.204-04:002010-05-06T13:53:51.204-04:00Re: street vendors - there's a huge misconcept...Re: street vendors - there's a huge misconception that street Vendors are the same as street Artists. The recent proposals to limit vending spaces in NYC parks specifically target Artists (paintings, drawings, photos, written material), NOT vendors (t-shirts, magnets, figurines, jewelry, etc). <br /><br />People are being led to believe that these rules would get rid of all those vendors clogging up the parks when, in reality, the rules would ONLY eliminate the painters et al in order to clear MORE room for commercial vendors. <br /><br />Artists are protected under the First Amendment, so do not need to pay a fee to sell their work on the street. Vendors do, so our Mayor would rather rake in more cash by selling vending spots to those who will pay. Check out what's happening up at the Met where artists are being pushed out and cupcake and fruit stands are being brought in to replace them. The public misconception is that Bloomberg is 'cleaning up' the parks when he's really selling every square inch of our public space to the highest bidder. If anything, prepare yourself for MORE mass-produced tchochkes and less unique handmade artwork.Laura Goggin Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517481509431547970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683382864156505640.post-43556415825607974422010-05-06T13:17:36.585-04:002010-05-06T13:17:36.585-04:00In regards to the raising of rents, I remember wa...In regards to the raising of rents, I remember watching the local news a few years ago and a reporter asked the head of the Rental board if, in it's entire history, they had ever voted AGAINST a rent hike. The head of the Board cracked a smile and said "No, never". The whole thing is a charade. The pretense of hearings so that community members can voice their opinions. The Board will ALWAYS vote for a rent hike. It always has and always will.Caleo88noreply@blogger.com