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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.
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.
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