Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/new-york-inequality-is-really-quite-staggering Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter "New York inequality is really quite staggering" Nation Sep 10, 2013 10:35 AM EDT flickr/mariocutroneo PBS NewsHour Weekend Correspondent William Brangham is reporting on Mayor Bloomberg's legacy for Wednesday's program. Brangham asks: "As New Yorkers pick their candidates for Mayor today, how serious is inequality in NYC?" "New York inequality is really quite staggering. If you compare the incomes of the top 20% to the bottom 20% -- the highs and the lows -- our income ratios are worse than many developing African countries." - Rick McGahey, The New School for Public Engagement A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
flickr/mariocutroneo PBS NewsHour Weekend Correspondent William Brangham is reporting on Mayor Bloomberg's legacy for Wednesday's program. Brangham asks: "As New Yorkers pick their candidates for Mayor today, how serious is inequality in NYC?" "New York inequality is really quite staggering. If you compare the incomes of the top 20% to the bottom 20% -- the highs and the lows -- our income ratios are worse than many developing African countries." - Rick McGahey, The New School for Public Engagement A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now