In the South Bronx, some have taken on part-time jobs as bike messengers. Fernando Rivera, owner of Cyclehawk Messengers, says he's had a broad array of people come into his business looking for a side job.
"Everything from computer techs to college professors," Rivera says.
Prospective bike messengers are reminded they'll need warm gear, a waterproof jacket, boots, a lock - and a few hundred dollars for a bike if they don't yet own one.
