sleeping in his van for over six years holding onto his spot because the city wont enforces black market street laws some sad shit

What this series has taught me is that being a NYC food vendor is one of the toughest jobs out there...I have nothing but respect for small businesses like these

NYT wrote an article about Rossi and his hot dog stands today, 8/28/20. I'm happy to see them back after the covid shutdown and I hope nothing but the best for them! Definitely stopping by the next time I'm in the city

0:58 such a sweet woman, and her dad is also a very very good man. They deserve much more than they have now.

The hot dog stand business is cutthroat. He is correct about the black market. Folk will call the police on you so they can steal your spot. My folks did it for years until they couldn't. May God continue to bless him and his daughter.

sad to see him sleeping badly in the van just because the higher ups cant properly do their job,it is truly disgusting how bureaucracy works.

The fact that he’s a US veteran who has no retirement means that we as a country have failed him when he did everything to win for us. Shameful

Came here last week. If I lived in NYC, this would be the only hotdog cart I would go to. It's horrible to see there are so few independent vendors in the City. Stay strong, guys. I'll visit you again soon!

Definitely hitting up that stand if I'm ever in NY.

I remember these guys the last time that my family went to New York. We were at the MET (in typical tourist style) and we had some object that we couldn’t bring in due to the MET policies. They offered to place it into their food truck so we didn’t have to buy one of those expensive and overprice bag lockers. It was a real act or genuine kindness and I was so incredibly grateful as it was a dream of mine to finally visit the museum (we live in Australia). Huge shout out to them ❤️❤️ Plus they have great street food !!! Def check them out and support them!

Such a nice and kind dad and daughter duo. I hope life gets better and more comfortable for them.

so touching seeing the genuine interactions that seemingly get glanced over on a daily basis

"Buy myself a good cowboy movie" he reminds me of my own dad. I pray his situation improves! What a kind soul

Geez tough business... The guy is basically homeless sleeping in Van on the street just to hold on his spot

Somebody has to help this guy build himself a nice insulated van with a bed, heat, and a TV.

You are a genuine hero. I hope all's well with you and your family.

Not every hero wears capes! This man is a hero! Went to war, lost everything, opened his cart, sleeps in the car, goes to work EVERY DAY?! I mean...this man is a HERO!

Came here wanting to see hot dogs, left feeling depressed af. Thanks a lot, Munchies!

When the seller is calling you as a stranger sweetheart and to be careful because of heat you know it's a good place to go and eat.

God bless you both. Thank you for your service to our country. I would definitely support these veterans 1,000% and purchase food from their truck.

There is a big difference between people care versus people who don’t.. and these people care. Very inspirational! Def hitting this place up

I went this place when I was in NYC got it New York style and it’s the best street food I’ve ever had. Amazing.

It’s amazing the way people who obey the law get the raw end of the deal. Some people are overlooking their carts in shine offices are up to no good and getting a pat on the back smh

Sounds to me like 5 carts on that street need to have mysterious fires. I mean the guy sleeps in the van?!? Deplorable.

She is the kind of person, that if she was a teacher she would be the favourite...

As a New York City native and the wife of a soldier we will 100% support this cart when we visit home. Thank you for your service and best of luck in your endeavors!

Feel sad for him man he gave his life for his country and for what..

It's sad that a veteran has to sleep in the van to protect the spot from illegal vendors in New York City

I AM IN TEARS. i just echoed this young lady. "whats the worst thing you can get on a hot dog" - Ketchup.

I appreciate what ur sacrifice to the country. And I appreciate ur daughter, what she has done as well.

The most expensive place to vend in New York City is the Metropolitan Museum. It has bid for over $500,000 (a half a million bucks) in the past. Because of their veteran status, they get the spot for free. Trick is, they always have to occupy it. So, you could say is it worth $500k to sleep there? Probably. And that is why they do it. The Met gets over 2,5M visitors a year, and it is not as seasonal as most other locations.

A veteran who comes back and is more at war at home, fighting for his business than he was fighting for his life. Something is wrong here!

Salt of the earth people. Good people hard to find lately. God bless and Thank you for your service.

These people are some of the hardest working individuals we have in this country. God Bless all of them.

Yes! A clean cart! That’s what I’m talking about!!!! 🌭

God bless the hard working people

I hope this man and his daughter both made it through the pandemic alright.

I hope that someone out there watching this makes your dream come true. You deserve it. Thank you for your service, the both of you.

Thanks for this. I’ll definitely support them next time I’m uptown.

Served their country and then working their butts off even after that...god bless them and give them the strength. Definitely visiting and getting some good hotdogs!

Hope these guys see the best of there days, I hope it only gets better for them from here

#respect! I am in Texas. If this video was out here in Texas, you would a have line every day. This would be free marketing for you. The food truck industry has taken over for the last 7 years here. Thank you for what you done for this country. We love Veterans and we love locals/food truck.

Beautiful relationship to have wit your father. It’s amazing that she’s cherishing her father now that he’s alive.

Omg I love those hot dogs. My first time in New York. Her hot dog was my first New York hot dog. Perfect experience.

So wholesome, this with the food is what makes customer friends/regulars

Thank you and your daughter for your service.

What amazing attitudes on this father and daughter team. They are so inspirational and demonstrate true grit. Thank you for the inspirational video.

My new stop whenever I'm in the area.

This guys stand is gonna blow up now after this video :)

Thank u for both of your services...

Kinda broke my heart. Just hard working people getting fucked by society and government. Definitely will stop by if I ever see em in nyc

What a great story, I'll head down there tomorrow for a dog. She seems like a sweetheart and pops seems like a great man. Thank you for your service, Rossi's.

We are coming up to NYC at the end of this month Aug 2019 . We are staying at the YMCA down the street and we will deff come by for a hotdog as soon as we get in! Awesome video and we cant wait to help support your business if only a couple hotdogs.

Couple of years back, i was living in a kind of slum house/neighborhood, my father had a nice car and he couldn't leave it on the streets at night because you know, bad neighborhoods where you hear that paint were dropped off on some other people's cars or theft etc. So he had to go drop the car in an office underground garage which we got accessed to from a family member but only for the nights. So he had to park the car at around 6 pm and get it back before 7 am (then return home by bus and go to the garage by bus), every day of the week. So it was hard, some days he was ill, some he was tired, other he was busy at work but still kept doing those cycles of picking and dropping.This video reminded me of those moments, couple of years later, we were able to buy a house in a nice neighborhood and the car is now park in the yard, no anxiety of who took your spot of the street etc. I know how it feels and i know this is hard life, this man is going though very though time but he has that scent of not letting go. I would advice him to get out of this, find another way of getting a living, go to the countryside, it will be much better.

I was raised by a disabled WWII veteran and was disable due to a brain tumor for several years and believe that you play the hand that you are dealt. I am glad that these two disabled hot dog vendors work to keep themselves alive and to help other veterans.

The man's a legend! Went to war, disabled, entered a cutthroat business, sleeps every night in his van, and is still there everyday! A true warrior..

It pains me to see veterans, let alone disabled veterans living like this

Big respect to the veterans

this father and daughter both served . and is still serving the people . god bless you both

I LOVE how friendly she is to customers. ❤️

I was at the MET last week and didn't see this stand. Unfortunate. I hope everything is okay with them.

I hope he found his way to Alaska. On this changing world.

What a tough business and how strong of them to do this. They must genuinely be good people to also last this long 👏🏾👏🏾

I’ve never seen a New York City vendor that was so nice and kind! She warned people that the hot dogs were hot and it’s those Little things that matter.

God bless this veteran and his family I hope all works out for you, your a dying breed. And the futures not looking to promising.

Much respect to you and your daughter. Keep fighting. Thank you for your inspiration. Much love

I love you both. Keep your heads up.ill be there spring of 2021. Thanks for your service. And I'll see you then

Love you guys and thank you both for your service

Massively inspiring - lovely to see videos made about good, honest people and not the usual grifters we see on youtube. This really warmed my heart - thank you.

Much respect to both, especially the father who continues to work instead of taking breaks. It’s crazy world we live in and we gotta fight to survive everyday. Much love

Never been to New York. But I will say that hot dog vendors have saved my life by offering food outside the club at 2am when everyone is headed home!

I like that even if she hates putting ketchup on a hot dog, she still offers it.

"Whatta ya gonna do, ya gonna go with a baseball bat and fight these guys" Sounds like NY in the 50s.

thanks for sharing this story. hope things will be better with this situation.

Sir!!!! Huge respect to you and your daughter

I hope you make it to Alaska one day Danny...you deserve that dream.

God bless them! So much respect for both of them, thank you for your service and your kindness 💕

Nothing but massive respect for you guys I wish you all the best and God bless you From Cork Ireland

You go guys. What an inspiration. Thank you

Finally got to visit these folk's food cart this summer. Super nice people with great hot dogs!

God bless.. gotta hit up MOMA for some Hot Dogs!!. The City needs to do something about those fake carts using disabled permits.

Disable but running a business salute . Is way and much better then begging

This man is America. We're losing America.

Man went to war and still has the respect to be kind to everyone

They should do a news segment on this to help him out

AMAZING HOT DOG!!! It was my first time eating a NYC hotdog and I dont like hotdogs. Gotta try the experience, right? I ate the entire thing and loved every bite. Elizabeth was extremely amicable and thoughtful of us as not only customers, but people. Thank you!!! Highly recommend the Jumbo all the way!

Kinda heartbreaking, man. This guy gave everything for his country, military time, small business, and his country has done seemingly little for him. I'm prayin he makes it to Alaska, and hopefully sooner than 2 decades.

big respect, you just keep going no matter what, keep going.

Its like shes serving food to her family members. I love people like this

She has a kindness level of infinity

Thank you both for your service to our country and God Bless you!!

Please do more of these around New York City !!!!

There’s a homeless veteran downtown Madison asking for help but he shows an ID. I can’t imagine how that must feel. Although at first I didn’t understand why he showed an I’d. Thanks to this veterans explanation I now know why.

Going to NYC later in the year and I will proudly support these vets

I just love this pop & daughter team

Bless you fellow vets keep it up.

I ♥️ their dedication if I’m ever in NYC I’m definitely going there ..lots of love from London 🇬🇧

You can tell Elizabeth is such a sweetheart right away.

God Bless you, Life is hard at the moment for us food vendors. Best wishes from the UK.

Much respect and love. Thank you for your service