A community market in Sunset Park descended into chaos on Easter Sunday after local authorities dismantled it. The incident at Plaza Tonatiuh is the latest in an ongoing dispute between the local authorities and unlicensed street vendors.
“We are aware of recent enforcement activity at Sunset Park and are disheartened that we are at this place,” Councilmember Alexa Avilés said in a statement on Sunday. “We have been talking with various stakeholders, and we all want to find a solution to support the vendors.”
