"New Yorkers Open Up About the Crushing Reality of Living in the Big Apple: A Glimpse into the City's Affordability Crisis. In a bold and intimate reporting effort, journalist Eliza Shapiro has embarked on a mission to shed light on the financial struggles faced by everyday New Yorkers. By sharing the candid stories of hundreds of residents, Shapiro's reporting aims to humanize the city's affordability crisis, where skyrocketing rents, stagnant wages, and crippling debt have become the norm for many. What emerges from these conversations is a complex and often heartbreaking portrait of a city where even the most basic needs are becoming increasingly unaffordable."
Eliza Shapiro, who reports on New York City’s affordability crisis, asked hundreds of residents to get candid about their finances.
