Sidelined by Health Woes
Rachel Martin has to cope with shoulder surgery and arthritis as she tries to start a second career at the age of 62
Working, But Homeless
One out of six single adults in the city’s shelters has a job.
To Work or Not to Work?
A part-time job can lead to a loss of public assistance—and staying on the edge in the process
At 58, a Layoff Looks Different
A woman who once earned six figures deals with the scary employment economy
Map: One City, Many Stories
by Joanna Plucinska, Stav Ziv, Marion Halftermeyer, Shwanika Narayan, Annie Wu, Lucia De Stefani, Trevor Anderson, Sybile Penhirin, Louise Dewast , and Sandhya Subbarao Being on the edge is not always visible, but the numbers do tell a polarized story. Using data from the American Community Survey, we broke down demographics, median rent and median annual income by census tract. It paints a picture of a diverse city, but also a profoundly unequal one. The median rents range from a couple hundred dollars a month in the Bronx, to over $2,000 in Manhattan. While some census tracts in Staten Island have median annual incomes
Calls for Leniency in Case of Occupy Wall Street Activist
More than two years after the movement began, a woman awaits sentencing
The League of Kitchens
Learning home-style international cuisine with immigrant home cooks.
Clothes and Cosmetics Can Be Vegan Too
Fashion designers and cosmetic manufacturers in the city are catering to vegans with products that are animal-free and cruelty-free
How Opera Can Help Young Adults with Autism
A former football player and opera star uses singing techniques to improve the way some autistic teenagers speak
VIDEO: A Second Chance
A group of formerly incarcerated young men find hope in a food truck business
New York’s Flood Patrol
As global warming accelerates, and as hurricane season approaches, fire and police rescue crews gear up for the next Sandy
Playing Cops and Robbers
An accused police impersonator faces the real law
Making Peace with War
A Vietnam veteran uses acting as way to deal with the effects of the war.
Two Jobs, Many Responsibilities
A young man supports himself, his parents, and his family back in Africa.
Thinking about Mother's Day
NY City Lens surveyed the neighborhood for thoughts on Mother's Day