Amsterdam News

"Under Sanitation, Kaufman-Gutierrez [of the Street Vendor Project] said that there was little notice or outreach done for street vendors. She said that vendors are treated as a “quality of life issue” that harkens back decades, and is a racial justice issue hiding behind veiled language."

Queens Eagle

"The Street Vendor Project’s Deputy Director Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez addressed Massiel and Lugo directly during her remarks. “I want to educate you a little bit, because unfortunately, the rules of street vending are very difficult, very complicated.”

Gothamist

"The Street Vendor Project and its allies argue that the city isn't doing enough to educate vendors before cracking down with tickets, running afoul of a 2021 law that requires vendor training."

Jackson Heights Post

"The vendors were represented by the Street Vendor Project of the Urban Justice Center, a nonprofit group that advocates for immigrants."

NY1 News

"Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez of the Street Vendor Project said they should be able to work as long as they’re following rules. “There’s actually very strict rules and regulations where vendors can and can’t set up,” Kaufman-Gutierrez said."

Fox 5

"Amid the controversy, the Street Vendor Project has been actively organizing the vendors in Corona Plaza to help them transition into legitimate businesses."

PRISM

"The Street Vendor Project and its supporters are asking for the Parks Department and Alliance to avoid further displacement of the original vendors at Bella Abzug Park."

ABC 7

"People don't have the money," said Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez of the Street Vendor Project, which works for vendor rights. "They want to work. They want to work legally. They want to work safely."

Eater NY

"Critics, like the Street Vendor Project, a non-profit advocacy group, have argued the city’s measures are still not adequate — too few and slow coming — leaving vendors open to fines and harassment in the meantime."