This YouTube video from deuteronomie showcases both a cameraperson being told by NYPD not to tape on the street AND another viewpoint of this whole business about blocking the sidewalk: a hot dog vendor gets the bum’s rush.
The video is titled
Justice for Hakim, NYC Street Vendor

The original YouTube Video Public Comment-maker, Juliana Luecking, hot off our press conference and petition delivery expedition Friday.

Shot in Union Square at the First Amendment Rally on July 27th.
-by NotAnAlternative

The all-too-brief period for public comment ends Aug 3. Please make your voice heard now. Post your work shot in NYC or new work commenting on this issue to YouTube or Flickr. Visit our video section to view video comments. Photos added to the PictureNY Flickr group will be displayed randomly in the top banner of the website.

+ Tag the video “PictureNewYork” and “CameraWars”.
+ Send the links to jcho@film.nyc.gov and to us at info@picturenewyork.org

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Juliana Luecking’s YouTube response to the proposed regulations.