The NY Times: A migrant crisis spills into street vending

Summmary: In New York, tensions rise as many turn to hawking items in a crowded market. Hawking has become an increasingly familiar sight in the city, where 120,000 migrants have arrived since 2022. In many corners of New York,  the sign of the sudden influx of migrant is on the streets where a surge of newcomers has been hustling to make a living. Faced with a daunting process for obtaining formal work authorization - hawking beverages, candy, fruit, often with young children in tow.

 

hawking: selling goods

dodge: avoid by moving quickly

encroaching: taking control without being noticed

turf: grass

screech: make high and loud noise

daunting: frustrated

exacerbated: worsed

scrutiny: detailed examination

formidable: scary

bristle: like hair standing on end

pit against: compete against

deterred: made be less enthusiastic