This spunky little girl aims to do what cops, politicians and civic leaders can’t seem to: Tame the surly Elmos, Mickeys and Batmans of Times Square. “Hugs should not cost money!” insists Kamila ...

A City Council member said Monday he's proposing legislation that would regulate Elmo, Minnie Mouse and the other costumed characters who pose for photos with tourists in Times Square, requiring them ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A City Council member said Monday he’s proposing legislation that would regulate Elmo, Minnie Mouse and the other costumed characters who pose for photos with tourists in Times Square, ...

A six-year-old girl has launched a petition to clear Times Square of characters that charge New Yorkers for cuddles. According to Kamila Filshtinskiy: 'Hugs should not cost money!'. To combat the ...

The NYPD is currently passing out flyers in Times Square advising tourists of their rights: "Photos with costumed characters are free. Tipping is optional." The flyer comes in five different languages ...

A City Council member is proposing legislation that would regulate Elmo, Minnie Mouse and the other costumed characters who pose for photos with tourists in Times Square, requiring them to be licensed ...

‘MUGGING’ FOR PHOTOS: A Post reporter and her daughter are hit up by an Elmo, who, after being denied a tip, signaled a Minnie Mouse and Cookie Monster to shun them. NY Post: Brian Zak They grab your ...

A hybrid Mickey Mouse/Santa Claus confers with Elmo in New York's Times Square. Reuters After years of tolerating the proliferation of rogue costumed characters hassling tourists in Times Square, ...

A woman gives a monetary tip to characters in New York's Times Square after she photographed the girl with them, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. A string of arrests in the last few months has brought ...