A 59-year-old man of Indian origin in New York is facing hefty fines and the closure of his newsstand by the city. Sadik Topia, an immigrant from Gujarat, has been operating the newsstand for 23 years. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) imposed fines totaling $92,000 (over Rs 76 lakh) on Topia, citing various violations. These violations include allegedly selling e-cigarette products without a valid license, having improper shelves in the newsstand, and selling phone chargers for a higher price than allowed by city rules. Topia, who feels unsupported by the city despite its claims to support small businesses, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to seek assistance. In response to his situation, city officials, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams and City Councilwoman Gale Brewer, have expressed their intention to investigate his fines and help him reopen his newsstand. Meanwhile, Topia continues to serve his loyal customers by personally selling newspapers on the streets. A GoFundMe campaign has also been initiated to provide financial support to Topia in his time of need.
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Indian-origin newsstand operator in the US fined over Rs 76 lakh.
