There are eight million stories in the Naked City — or 8,175,133, to be more precise, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau figures. NYCity News Service reporters hit the streets to put faces to the numbers in a series of story packages that offer snapshots of who we are, how we live — and where. We found the only thing you can count on in the city is change.

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The Bronx Bounces Back

Melrose is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the city – another sign of the South Bronx’s rise from the ashes.

By May 23, 2011

Staten Island’s ‘Ghost Town’

Nearly one of 10 homes in St. George is vacant, thanks to a building boom that turned into a bust.

By May 23, 2011