In Lisbon Black’s eyes, there are two types of people in the world: the haves and the have-nots. He considers himself a have-not.
Today, his only stable source of income is $1,200 from Social Security. After paying for rent and spousal support, he is usually left with $255 to cover all other needs. To supplement that income, he works other jobs, like desk services for the US Open and assisting at the Alliance for Positive Change, a nonprofit that helps New Yorkers living with chronic illnesses.
Black said the world is defined by dollars and cents — something not abundant for many living in New York City. Across the five boroughs, 62% of…
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