Andy Newman

Andy Newman is a New York Times reporter based in New York City. He mostly covers homelessness, poverty and social services but has also been reporting on the migrant crisis. His work focuses on human beings in difficult situations and exploring mental illness and why there are so many people on the streets who seem unable to get help. He has covered New York City and the surrounding area for The Times since the mid-90s, writing about a wide range of topics from courts to transportation to religion. He often writes about serious issues but also looks for absurdity and humanity in his work. Before joining The Times, he worked at newspapers in New Jersey and had numerous other jobs including delivering newspapers, working at McDonald's and being an overnight convenience store clerk. Newman strives to be honest with himself and his readers, presenting the results of his reporting transparently. He takes guidance from professionals in the field when writing about people with mental illness. Contact him at andy.newman@nytimes.com.