NYCValues is a collaboration designed and produced entirely by graduate students from NYU’s graduate Studio 20 program. Inspired by Ted Cruz’s claim that Donald Trump has “New York values,” 13 students set out to discover what makes the city unique. But don’t take our word for it. Look into the lives of 6 different New Yorkers and vote for the values you think they represent.
He can go places by himself and he knows not all six-year-olds can. - Sara Casey Taleff.
As long as I feel I can contribute, I can give something - that makes me happy and I don’t feel the age. - Ilona Royce Smithkin
When you leave New York City, you really sort of realize what we have here. The diversity and accessibility in this city is a huge asset. - Kenny Kutch
I have yet to see a performer who is encompassing so many different worlds and trying to bring them together in one body.- Stephen Plante (Vic Sin)
There are a lot of people, who did a lot for the injustices of the world. A lot of them died... I'm willing to die for my words. - Melech Meir.
About 800 languages are spoken in New York City- Here are a few of those voices.