Eliza Shapiro

Yes, child care is too expensive, a new group of business leaders says. But solving the problem with city taxes? That might be an issue.

To help his family, Germel Younger has become a professional caregiver, but the pay barely covers their expenses.

Income inequality is as entrenched as ever, according to a new report by New York City’s comptroller.

Some New Yorkers are willing to pay condo-like prices for a bit of concrete convenience.

A new report by the Center for New York City Affairs projected that a child care system for all children under 5 could cost the city about $9 billion a year.

Reihan Salam loves New York. He loves the free market. And he’s very worried.

Ellen Hagan and David Flores use freelance work to boost their budget and have found that homeownership does not solve all financial woes.

Expanding child care is a pillar of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda. Newly released application numbers may raise questions about strategy and demand.

Free child care is one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s top goals. Now the Bezos Foundation is giving Robin Hood, a favorite philanthropy of wealthy New Yorkers, big money for early childhood education.

For 32 years, Gerald DeCock has carved out a life in the Hotel Chelsea, buying art supplies across the street and never, ever cooking. Now, he may have to move.