New York City issues the identification cards to anyone with proof of residence, regardless of immigration status. New York City residents are joining cultural institutions in droves, a perk of signing up for IDNYC, the city-issued identity cards. About 14,400 new faces have joined New York City Ballet, and about 15% of that number are active, according to Executive Director Katherine Brown. Photo: Claudio Papapietro for The Wall Street JournalIf museums, theaters and zoos seem more crowded lately, don’t blame the tourists. ENLARGE The Museum of Modern Art has gained thousands of members who are IDNYC cardholders.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 27, 2016 01:30 UTC