An army of essential but unappreciated workers had to continue doing their jobs so that the city could function amid the unprecedented crisis. Over the years, Garcia told us his story. He thought he might work in construction in New York City, as an uncle and older brother did. There, they boarded a plane bound for New York City, increasing their debt to the man. "It was snowing so bad," Garcia told me.

Source: The Nation March 06, 2021 15:12 UTC