City Council Members Announce Legislation Proposing Regulation Of Times Square Costumed Characters

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Costumed characters who work taking photos and collecting tips from people in Times Square hold a protest during a press conference announcing new legislation being introduced by city and state officials for the licensing and regulation of costumed people in Times Square on September 8, 2014 in New York City. As the number of costumed characters has grown over the past year, a growing number of complaints and arrests of the characters have taken place. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)