By Caitlin Johnson and Nancy Reardon

We touch on the sidewalks, we touch on the subways. Sometimes, we
get touched in bars by mysterious strangers who disappear into the drunken crowd.  How often do New Yorkers get to cop a feel that
they actually want? Two men have created places where touching is consensual and encouraged, no matter how sweet or sultry the
contact may be… <more>
 

No Connection:
A lack of safety ropes contributed to the deaths of two firefighters. By Sean Leahy and Wale Fatade
  Stories by Jennifer Johnson  
 
  (Wo)man’s Best Friend:
Once they find the perfect animal, New Yorkers will do any-thing for their pets. By Gina Pace and Elva Ramirez 		   
 
  Rider Revolution:
Making NYC public transportion more bearable, one stop at a time. By Ron Brownlow and Catherine Shu		    
 
 

Chow Down: Democracy reigns online for people who want to eat good food. Or just chat about it.
By Emily Wilson and Gennady Sheyner

    
 
  Farm Fresh:
Farmers markets bring the country to the streets of New York.
By Matthew Goad and Armen Terjimanian
    
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