Eliza Shapiro

Eliza Shapiro, a New York Times reporter who writes the Affording New York column, explores how diverse New Yorkers make city life work. She recounts stories about trading commute time for cheaper rent, hidden costs of bargains, creative ways people cut entertainment bills, and the tradeoffs families make to afford big celebrations.

Eliza Shapiro, a New York Times reporter specializing in affordability, dives into the pressing child care crisis in New York City. She reveals staggering costs that strain families and explores candidates' proposals for universal free child care. Eliza discusses operational challenges and political support, as well as the debate between universal versus targeted benefits. With potential funding sources and the impact of fiscal constraints, she highlights the complexities involved in making expanded child care a reality.