The end of 40th road started with the death of Cici at the hands of the police of the 109th
Her death plus the aggressiveness of street hustlers and the gentrification of Flushing caused 40th road to end.
It was only a matter of time.
Some workers have retired, others relocated, while still others are still in the area but just not visible to the general public. If you are lucky they will contact you, if they have your contact.