FOOD STANDS. These food merchants cook the food under unsanitary conditions and unlike restaurants are not inspected by the health department. Their meat is grilled on rusty surfaces that according to health authorities contain carcinogens.
PEDICABS. What seems to be a fun ride can cost you an arm and a leg. It was reported that they charged a tourist around seven hundred dollars.
HOMELESS PEOPLE. Our politicians are failing at solving this growing problem and the homeless are becoming more and more dangerous. If they approach you, just say ‘I’m sorry’ nicely and keep walking. Don’t start a conversation or make eye contact and definitely don’t give them money.
LEATHER GOODS STREET VENDORS. Rings of illegal counterfeit designer’s bags are allowed to operate in New York by the authorities.
STREET FAIRS. The city of New York organizes these fairs on the main avenues of Manhattan allowing street vendors to sell goods and food.
PEOPLE DRESSED AS DISNEY OR MARVEL CHARACTERS IN TIMES SQUARE. These people will approach you to offer you a selfie with them for a heavy tip and in some cases they will harass tourists for tips.
