Subway musicians battle the winter cold
In recent weeks, New Yorkers have experienced record low temperatures. The cold did not spare anyone—even subway performers.
Other News
In the Neighborhood
City food kitchens brace for more food stamp cuts
Food pantries are expecting more visitors after Congress passed in early February the long-debated Farm Bill, which includes additional food stamp cuts that will go into effect later this year.
Earning a Living
Making a buck on Super Bowl Boulevard
Hundreds of temporary workers and independent vendors swarmed on the 13-block stretch of Broadway, dubbed Super Bowl Boulevard this week with one purpose: to make money.
In the Neighborhood
The Super Bowl’s a safe bet, right?
As sporting events like the Sochi Olympics continue to attract terrorist threats, how safe will fans be this Super Bowl Sunday?
Family Matters
Through freezing winter, keeping baby’s temp just right
Parents and experts worry about the risks of overheating babies in the extreme cold.
Earning a Living
Super Bowl underwhelms local hotels
The New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Host Company promoted “nearly 600 million in spending” locally when the decision was first made to host football’s biggest game of the year. But some hotels and New Jersey residents haven’t seen the type of boom they were told to expect.
Earning a Living
Workers out in the deep freeze
Sanitation and construction workers, police officers, and street vendors all agree on how tough a person has to be about the frigid weather.
In the Neighborhood
Despite “Code Blue”, no place to go for some
Even in freezing temps, some of the city’s homeless prefer to stay on the streets.
Earning a Living
How is the Polar Vortex affecting New York City businesses?
While New York City hit record low temperatures, businesses around the city haven’t hit record low sales.
Earning a Living
Polar vortex: good for tips, bad for business
As temperatures plunge, New Yorkers stay home and order in, which boosts delivery sales and tips but doesn’t make up for walk-ins.
