Ciro Ortiz is not your typical middle schooler. At 11 years old, the Brooklyn-raised boy is not only already fending for himself but is giving back. Inspired by a desire to help, Ciro decided he would set up a stand and offer emotional advice to stressed-out New Yorkers off the Williamsburg L train line.
Whether or not coronavirus halts the 2020 New York City Marathon, New York City’s hottest trainer, Devon Levesque of Performix House Gym, will be bear crawling across the finish line.
A real-life vigilante calling himself the "Masked Maniac" is on a mission to stop bad drivers. Bicyclist Sabir Abdussabur was hit by a car in 2014, so he decided to take matters into his own hands to keep the mean streest of New Haven, CT safe. His work hasn't gone unnoticed.
Meet the Piano Man of Washington Square Park. Four times a week, Colin Huggins, 40, pushes an 800-pound piano down the street to the iconic Greenwich Village gathering spot. His life goal is to bring music - and a few tears - to the masses.
Aaron Horowitz is a zealous inventor in Providence, Rhode Island, is infusing life into stuffed animals for sick children through the use of robotics.
A community organizer in New York is giving out free business suits to young men in high-crime neighborhoods.
These dogs are dressed to impress. Miguel Rodriguez, a pet costumer and fashion designer in Queens, creates couture clothes for dogs looking to get adopted. "I use the fashion to basically make consciousness of an animal that needs a home," he told The Post.
In Santa Claus, Indiana, the Christmas spirit is celebrated year-round. But for 87-year-old Pat Koch, there is nothing more important than her work as chief elf, where she oversees a group of volunteer elves writing back to nearly 25,000 people each year who have sent in their heartfelt letters to Santa.
There's nothing crazy about this business model. John's Crazy Socks - founded by a father (Mark Cronin) and his son with Down syndrome (Chief Happiness Officer John Cronin) - earned $1.7 million in revenue in its first year. George Bush, Justin Trudeau and allegedly Bob Dylan all have a pair.
For the last 23 years, 74-year-old Charles "Charlie" Scott Dunaway has been living on the streets or in low-income housing in New York City. He is unable to read or write, and a heart condition cost him his job at Carnegie Deli over two decades ago.
Meet the Subway Wizard of New York City. Several times a week, Devin Person dons a pointy hat and matching robe and hits the tunnels. The 32-year-old beard-o grants straphangers wishes, hoping to make their lives "slightly better." Person's magical powers may not all be an act.
In this episode of Extraordinary People, the New York Post profiles a dress collector who has more than 55,000 gowns. Paul Brockman of East Mesa, Arizona, spent a lifetime gathering beautiful dresses for his wife, Margo. "I never wanted my wife to wear a dress twice," the hopeless romantic told The Post.
While most artists want to stand out, Tina Merry has a knack for blending in. This 38-year-old body painter creates amazing camouflage pieces in front of the world's most famous locations. Her stunning photographs - which sell for $99 to $2,000 - feature models who are scantily clad or even completely naked.
He's not your typical jock. Alec Mueller, a junior at Ashland University in Ohio, is so good at "Fortnite" that he landed a scholarship to play it on his college's e-sports team. "It's just like anything else. It takes time and skill and practice to get good at," the computer whiz told The Post.
At 85 years young, Anna Pesce discovered yoga, which transformed her life and her body. Anna suffered from decades of severe scoliosis and was even wheelchair-bound. But her fierce determination and diligent practice with back care specialist Rachel Jesien proved the remarkably transformative effects that yoga therapy can have on the body.