"Every morning, New Yorkers stop at chrome breakfast carts for coffee, bagels and doughnuts - a routine that fuels the city's workforce. But behind that ritual is a fragile industry built on large suppliers, early-morning shifts, and a permit system that has prompted street protests. With Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who highlighted vendors in his campaign videos, preparing to take office, the system is getting fresh attention."
"But behind that ritual is a fragile industry built on large suppliers, early-morning shifts, and a permit system that has prompted street protests."
Every morning, New Yorkers stop at chrome breakfast carts for coffee, bagels and doughnuts, forming a routine that fuels the city's workforce. The industry behind those carts is fragile, shaped by dependence on large suppliers and demanding early-morning shifts. A municipal permit system governs vendor operations and has sparked street protests over access and fairness. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani highlighted vendors in campaign videos and is preparing to take office. The incoming administration is bringing renewed attention to the permit regime and the broader vulnerabilities of the breakfast-cart ecosystem.
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