Advocates decry the arrest of a fruit vendor in New York’s subway after video goes viral

[DarlinG]

Advocates decry the arrest of a fruit vendor in New York’s subway after video goes viral A fruit vendor in the New York City subway was arrested by police on April 29 and had her goods confiscated for not having proper licensing. A video of the arrest went viral, prompting outrage from advocates who argue that New York City street vendors have been treated unfairly by police, while at the same times it’s become more and more difficult to obtain permits to sell food.