New York needs more affordable housing. But with no place to go but up, what happens to the communities underneath?
Author: Tyler Pratt
Tyler Pratt reports for The Ink from University Heights in the Bronx. A long-time Texan, Tyler was a host and producer for Austin public radio stations, KUT and KUTX. He's freelanced for The Austin Chronicle, NPR, WNYC, Time Out and more. While he has a passion for radio, he's also a writer and photographer. Tyler's dream is to travel across the world with a mic in one hand, a pen and pad in the other and a camera slung over his shoulder. He currently lives in Brooklyn. Keep an eye out for square photos of his adventures and new tattoos @whiskeymagic.
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