42nd annual Atlantic Antic a hit for vendors, public
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One of New York City’s largest annual street fairs began with the hunt for a rogue cookie vendor. When an Eagle reporter arrived on site, stalls were still being set up, products were being given a last-minute polish and cooks were using tongs and strainers to prep food samples.
Event staffer Mark Volinski approached. “Are you the guy with the cookies?” he asked, with considerable diffidence.
After being assured that, to the contrary, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle does not engage in the distribution of unauthorized baked goods, Volinski explained that several vendors had reported a man seen at first selling cookies to early arrivals, and then, apparently, giving them away for free. Volinski continued on his way, promising updates on the search.
Regarded as one of New York City’s most significant street fairs, the Antic is the creation of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation. Now in its 42nd year, the Antic brings hundreds of businesses that supply a range of products from cake on a stick to legal advice to retro-’70s denim ensembles into close proximity with the public. Booths stretch from Fourth Avenue to Hicks Street, and by 12:30 in the afternoon, walking a single block from Hoyt Street to Bond had become extremely difficult, as people from all over the five boroughs, Long Island, New Jersey and even upstate New York filled the available space.