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calambre10 t1_j03ozmo wrote

Reply to comment by Echos_myron123 in Newark Street Vendor Arrest Sparks Outrage In Community, Activists Say by madsheb

Indeed naive. Actually, a few years back the vendors were being harassed by plain clothes and what not. I believe it was when the arena first opened and the city wanted to...."sanitize" downtown so visitors would't feel culture shock and the literal "physical pain" of music or someone making an honest living selling goods.

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Rainbowrobb t1_j03zpjb wrote

I mean, they built hallways in the sky so commuters didn't have to interact with the locals.

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tintedglassvoice t1_j09xmla wrote

A hallway that they’re scared to re-open now :(

I hate crossing 21 during rush hour.

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ScrollHectic t1_j08736x wrote

Yeah I remember they wanted to move them to a designated area. Admittedly, I thought it was a good idea when proposed. I envisioned it like an outdoor market place full of different vendors. And maybe have it open late evening like the night markets in many cities in Asia. But I'm cool with them where they are too. I get my oils and incense from street vendors. And also my "Newark" hats!

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tintedglassvoice t1_j09xjaq wrote

Ohhhh I would love a night market here!!

I love the many food vendors of this city. If they were all in one place, reliably, every night? Oh, the gluttony!

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ScrollHectic t1_j0dwf62 wrote

My vote would be to do it on Treat Place between Branford and William St! Throw up some string lights and/or maybe some uplighting on those awesome murals!

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