https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/times-square-performer-outlines-diversified-income-stream-in-new-yorkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/times-square-performer-outlines-diversified-income-stream-in-new-yorkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/times-square-performer-outlines-diversified-income-stream-in-new-york#u119992Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:57:04 +0000Robert Burck, widely known as the Naked Cowboy in Times Square, earns $150,000 a year while performing in his signature cowboy boots, hat, and underwear. Burck maintains no debt and spends $3,000 a month driving to his performance location in New York. His revenue comes from a diversified stream that includes street performances, merchandise sales, Cameo videos, personal appearances, and licensing. The business of busking in New York also prompts questions regarding taxation, immigration, and the legal status of street performances.Why it mattersStreet performance in high-traffic urban areas l