Marie Patino

Marie Patino

Marie Patino is a graphics and data reporter in New York City.

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The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

If the strait stays closed, the world will have to dramatically reduce its oil and gas consumption — but not before prices spike to a level that forces us to fly, drive and spend much less.

March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

If the strait stays closed, the world will have to dramatically reduce its oil and gas consumption — but not before prices spike to a level that forces us to fly, drive and spend much less.

The Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Is Now Heading West

March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Welcome to Paris, the City That Said No to Cars

Paris Hidalgo HP promo

February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

The Rise of the Manhattan Mega-Mansion

In the West Village and other historic neighborhoods, buyers are consolidating apartments and combining townhomes, a sign of New York City's allure to the ultra-rich.

The Rise of the Manhattan Mega-Mansion

January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

Inside the Plan to Demolish and Rebuild a Swath of Trump's Washington

Inside the Plan to Demolish and Rebuild a Swath of Trump's Washington

January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

Plunging US Birth Rates Leave Too Many Colleges With Too Few Kids

Plunging US Birth Rates Leave Too Many Colleges With Too Few Kids

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Year in Review: 2025 in Graphics, Maps, and Visual Stories

The Year in Graphics

2025: The Year in Graphics (4x3 animated GIF V2)

October 6, 2025

October 6, 2025

A Wave of New Apartment Buildings Is Set to Take Over NYC’s Midtown

A Wave of New Apartment Buildings Is Set to Take Over NYC’s Midtown

October 1, 2025

October 1, 2025

McDonald’s Quest to Reclaim World’s Biggest Restaurant Title Starts in Texas

The goal is to get to 50,000 locations, a multibillion-dollar effort that’s focused on fast-growing areas in its backyard.

McDonald’s Quest to Reclaim World’s Biggest Restaurant Title Starts in Texas

August 19, 2025

August 19, 2025

NJ Transit Is NYC’s Least Reliable Commuter Rail — By a Long Shot

An analysis of real-time train data shows its passengers face major service disruptions at six times the rate of riders on other NYC commuter railways.

NJ Transit Is NYC’s Least Reliable Commuter Rail — By a Long Shot

July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Mamdani’s Unprecedented Coalition May Decide New York City's Future

He’s now betting his mosaic of supporters will help him defeat a competitive field in November

Mamdani’s Unprecedented Coalition May Decide New York City's Future

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

H-1B Middlemen Bring Cheap Labor to Citi, Capital One

New data reveal how companies that farm out IT workers exploit flaws in the visa lottery while other US businesses and talented immigrants lose out.

H-1B Middlemen Bring Cheap Labor to Citi, Capital One

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

Where Public Transit Systems Are Bouncing Back Around the World

Across the US and Latin America, subways still see lower ridership and financial pain. But a data analysis shows that passenger counts are higher than ever in some Europe and Asia cities.

Subway Station in Madrid

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

Is College Still Worth It Economically?

Yes—but who it benefits most has changed.

Is College Still Worth It Economically?

March 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

Where New York City's Zoning Reform Will Add Housing

The ‘City of Yes’ plan is already having an impact. The changes to the city’s landscape will mostly be subtle — on purpose.

Where New York City's Zoning Reform Will Add Housing

February 28, 2025

February 28, 2025

DOGE Risks a New $5 Billion Headache for Struggling US Landlords

The Trump administration is rapidly cutting office leases, adding space to an already strained commercial real estate market.

DOGE Risks a New $5 Billion Headache for Struggling US Landlords

January 17, 2025

January 17, 2025

Is NYC's Congestion Pricing Working? Fewer Private Cars Are On the Road (For Now)

A Bloomberg analysis of 75,000 vehicles found fewer private cars and more cabs in Manhattan's traffic mix.

Is NYC's Congestion Pricing Working? Fewer Private Cars Are On the Road (For Now)

December 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Graphics

The Year in Graphics

2024 Year in Graphics

December 5, 2024

December 5, 2024

The Quest to Make Clean Energy Cleaner

Retired Wind Turbine Blades Live on as Park Benches and Picnic Tables

December 4, 2024

December 4, 2024

The Quest to Better Recycle Wind Turbines and Solar Panels

From France to Taiwan, companies are experimenting in ways to recycle discarded solar panels and wind turbine blades

The Quest to Better Recycle Wind Turbines and Solar Panels

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024

2024 US Election Results: Live Maps and Market Reactions

Live results in the 2024 presidential race, with interactive maps and electoral vote counts — plus coverage of races for governor, US Senate and US House.

2024 US Election Results