Street
Vendor
Project

The Street Vendor Project is a membership-based project with more than 2,900 vendor members who are working together to create a vendors’ movement for permanent change. Our organization advocates for the rights of street vendors in New York City.

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

SVP STANDS UP FOR NEW YORK CITY’S STREET VENDORS AND ADVOCATES FOR THEIR RIGHTS.

Legal Assistance

Our lawyers help street vendors resolve tickets arbitrarily issued by the police by contesting them in a US law court.

Trainings & Education

We hold monthly meetings open to all vendors to educate them on their rights and changes in laws pertinent to their work.

Campaigns & Advocacy

We organize campaigns to increase vendors’ rights and encourage our members to participate in these.

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Join Us to Celebrate Vendor Power at our

Street Heroes Gala

on October 15th, 2025

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THANKS FOR JOINING THE QUEST

To support New York City’s smallest businesses during our Street Vendor Project Scavenger Quest!

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When a concrete planter box was illegally placed in Walid Abdelwahab’s long-term vending spot, SVP brought a lawsuit against the city and brought Abdelwahab the justice he deserves.

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