Across the city of Syracuse, NY, essential services are carried out by workers who are rarely seen or recognized. In the absence of light, nighttime economies provide jobs for thousands of workers and contribute to an overall improvement in the quality of urban life. These jobs keep the city running while supporting diverse communities and creating a sense of vitality in downtown areas.

An employee of Veo rideshare company drops off electric scooters in the Marshall St neighborhood of Syracuse, NY near Syracuse University after recharging them. This work is physically intensive and often occurs at night. Veo electric scooter is getting popular in the city of Syracuse, yet not many people knows it's being recharged and distributed

Salah-Eddeen drives passengers at night in Syracuse, NY. He is part of a community of workers who primarily labor after dark, providing essential services that are often overlooked.
