BURNERS IN THE OFF-SEASON: Burning Man is an annual week-long art gathering of 50,000 people in the late summer, Nevada desert.

But Burners, as participants call themselves, keep the spirit alive all year round in New York City. For them, extravagant costuming and eclectic art projects are everyday occupations.

Produced and reported by Michelle Stockman &
Yian Huang

Martial arts fighter Kris Acevedo used to vandalize the streets and once beat up an off-duty U.S. Marine.

Over the last year this East Harlem 19 year old found redemption and direction from Stan Koehler, 65, an ordained Buddhist priest who mentors him 24 hours a day.

Produced and reported by Michelle Stockman &
Yian Huang