Three years ago they reconnected through a mutual friend, and last fall they decided to get a place together. The couple, both 30, considered renting an apartment in Newark, not far from Ms. Mascall’s sister. And Ms. Mascall’s father reminded them about the hefty Hudson River toll. “I personally have never lived in a big residential building, minus living in the dorms in college, but those weren’t luxury buildings,” Mr. Braithwaite said. “If you have an island facing the living room, you can watch the TV while you eat,” he said.

Source: New York Times May 28, 2020 09:00 UTC