Maria and her one-year-old baby stand in a busy subway station nearly every day with a cart and cooler selling water and cups of chopped fruit. They are aware of the danger and know it's not legal, but say there is no other option.
Down in the subways of New York City, it's the hustle and bustle of city life, but among those rushing to get places are moms with their babies.They are young migrant mothers with their little ones strapped to their backs working.They sell fruit, water, candy trying to make a living in a new country.But at what cost? Some say they are putting the lives of their children in danger, and they themselves know they are.
"Do you feel unsafe walking in between cars with your child?" asked Formoso."Yes, there is no one I can leave her with.""You don't have family here? ""No."Having no one to leave their babies with is the main problem these mothers have.
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