Lower East Side

One of the most historic neighborhoods in the country, the LES these days mixes old-world pickles with new-world boutiques and a mix of old and new money.

NYC Meets Live Animal Markets

By Amanda Cochran

Animal Cruelty or just a different way to shop? Amanda Cochran reports.

Check Cashing Stores Serve the Needs of the Poor and Working Class (with video)

By Kamelia Angelova

As more banks appear in the city’s neighborhoods, check cashing stores continue to thrive with their quick, uncomplicated and cheap services.

Ghetto Chic - The Lower East Side Restaurant Scene

By Cynthia Allen

Lower East Side residents and business owners struggle to preserve the area’s historical funky vibe while adapting to the money and trendy newcomers that come with gentrification.

The Garden at the End of the Earth

By Clare Trapasso

A Lower East Side community that used unconventional tactics to effectively clean up their crime-ridden neighborhood faces unfortunate consequences.

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