York

York is a Brooklyn newsie, a natural tough guy who is one of Spot's right-hand men as seen in the original broadway production.

Role
York is a background newsie and is unknown to most. Though, he does play important roles in act two, acting as a Brooklyn boy and ally to the Manhattan newsies. He sticks up for Spot during the rally.

Character
York is a natural tough guy, standing at Spot's side for the most part. He's never seen without his eye patch and it is unknown as to why he wears it. He also prefers his shirts to show his muscle off and intimidate other newsies, however, he didn't have proper materials to cut the sleeves off and figured he'd just tear them off.

Costume
York wears a red and black (the typical Brooklyn colors) plaid shirt with the sleeves ripped off. His suspenders are grey with dark polka dots on them and he wears a brown and black checkered button up beneath his shirt, the sleeves also ripped off. An important feature for him is the eye patch. He also wears a dark grey gatsby cap.