Cityscape: Struggling to "Make It" in NYC

As the song goes, if you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere. A lot people come to New York City to follow their dreams, but the road to fulfillment can sometimes be a bumpy one. On this week's Cityscape we're looking into the challenges people sometimes face as they try to make it in New York City, including artists and new immigrants.

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