Migrants selling fruit and candy in New York’s subway are plagued by fear and uncertainty

Vendors, often migrant women, sell candy and fruit on NYC subway platforms, risking fines for not having licenses. Lorena, a recent migrant from Ecuador, sells fruit to support her family and her daughter. She faced hardships on the journey to the US. The city offers child care assistance to migrant families, but many are unaware of the program. After learning about it, Lorena was able to secure daycare for her daughter. The program aims to help families like Lorena’s fulfill the American dream and provide support in a challenging time.