New York could be well the world’s riches city and the financial capital of the world. But that does not change the lifestyle of ordinary people a bit. It is hard to make a living in the city and even harder to relax. The lady here takes a quick break from her restaurant work and [...]

Bryant Park is a place where various types of New Yorkers assemble throughout the day. The weekends bring the musicians and the chess players out to the park. These are friendly competitions but every player is as serious about the game as if it were holding a grand prize. You can make out the stress [...]

Right outside the South end of Central Park, the pedi cab drivers wait patiently for tourists who would hire a ride. This is a very popular vehicle within the park for a quiet, environmental leisure ride within the park. But the chilly weather causes a big slump in their business. This picture shows a rickshaw [...]