The city says the batteries help make the carts less noisy and won't pollute like the current generators.
A Cal grad is taking up a campaign that's gone viral after a Facebook post showing video of a U.C. Berkeley police officer confiscating money from a food vendor's wallet while citing him for operating without a permit.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to sign into law 28 pieces of legislation Tuesday.
Food trucks and carts are part of the fabric of New York City, and for many, they are the go-to place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And soon, these kitchens on wheels may have to adhere to the same standards as restaurants.