Under the Scaffolding
A Website from the People of New York City
About
This website was made by Queens College students in Professor Vellon’s “The People of New York” seminar during the Spring 2026 semester. The purpose of this website is to report on issues New York City is facing, and discuss how both everyday New Yorkers and the city government respond to them.
Issues
We have looked at various issues affecting our city in depth. Click or tap on the buttons to access each group’s post.
Policing, Surveillance, and the
Management of Inequality
Tamara C., Lois F., Mohammed Z., Ovadia A.
Urban Renewal, Disinvestment,
and Gentrification
Jacqueline A., Jaicee C., Michael G., Mark S.
Wealth Inequality, Labor,
and the Informal City
John F., Grace C., Emily C., Qinke W.
Segregation, Schooling, and the
Geography of Opportunity
Musfirat R., Vincent O., Matthew M.
Housing Insecurity, Public Space,
and the Right to the City
Ryan G., Leanngelisse D., Leora K.
Immigration, Belonging,
and Urban Citizenship
Michael D., Hana R., Pathok K.
Activism, Mutual Aid,
and Urban Resilience
Lizbeth B., Denesia G., Daniel C.
