Dozens of unlicensed vendors have illegally swarmed the Brooklyn Bridge to hawk cheap New York City souvenirs and fruit cups — while their licensed competition, including disabled veterans, say they’re being pushed out and unable to make a living.
The Post counted roughly 42 vendors across the historic span on Sunday and spotted one brazenly spreading out dozens of New York canvas bags directly in front of a “no vending allowed” sign.
The illicit hawkers peddled Big Apple-themed tchotchkes, including $1 NYC magnets and $5 hats. An 11-year-old girl even sold a Post reporter a $1 bottle of water before pointing up the bridge and stating her mom was “selling mangos.”
The disorderly scene has frustrated local licensed merchants, including disabled veterans who said they are unable to compete with their unlicensed counterparts…