
Eliza Shapiro
New York Times reporter covering New York City who writes the Affording New York column and discusses how New Yorkers of varied incomes make living in the city work.
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Apr 16, 2026 • 12min
How to "Spend, Splurge and Scrimp" in NYC
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.

Oct 22, 2025 • 19min
30 Issues in 30 Days: New York's Child Care Crisis
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.


