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Councilor Ross Interviewed on Proposed Boston Panhandling Ordinance

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Boston City Councilor Mike Ross (D-Back Bay) talks to Fox News 25 about the proposed panhandling ordinance that would ban asking for money in an aggressive manner, especially those in traffic.

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Around the North End / Waterfront, panhandlers that might be impacted would be the ones approaching cars coming off the Charlestown Bridge at Keany Square (North Washington Street & Causeway Street). The 7-Eleven and Dunkin’ Donuts by the Aquarium Garage is another popular spot for panhandling.

Leave a comment if you know other locations.

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