New York City
Mayoral candidates talk housing affordability at Kimmel forum
Three politicians running for New York City mayor discussed ways to effectively use public resources to combat a longstanding affordable housing crisis in the city.
Early education program at NYU canceled after federal funding cuts
Jumpstart, a work-study program that sends students to work with underresourced preschools, will close its chapter at NYU, among dozens of other universities.
Students and faculty join citywide May Day rallies
Members of NYU’s faculty and student worker unions called on the university to negotiate new deals and rewrite protections for international students.
Artists join decadelong fight for Elizabeth Street Garden
The Nolita garden is exhausting every legal approach as it faces yet another eviction notice.
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
The decision to pause plans for a medical center at Nassau Community College has faced backlash from city officials who claim they were “excluded” from the decision-making process.
Hundreds march across campus for trans rights
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, advocates took to the streets to protest the Trump administration’s orders against trans rights.
NYU joins task force to address safety concerns in Washington Square Park
More than a dozen local organizations and city agencies will investigate drug use and homelessness in the wake of “quality-of-life” concerns from residents.
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
The group rallied in Garibaldi Plaza before marching to city hall, where at least 20 protesters were arrested condemning the arrest of a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist.
City Council candidates take on student questions at NYU Dems forum
Four Democrats running to represent lower Manhattan discussed affordable housing, NYU’s tax breaks and congestion pricing at a panel hosted by the NYU College Democrats.
Over 1,000 rally for women’s rights in Washington Square Park
Demonstrators marched to Union Square in protest of the Trump administration’s stance on reproductive rights, gender-affirming care and foreign policy.
Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park
Hundreds gathered in the park to advocate for scientific advancement and condemn the Trump administration’s attack on federal research funding.
Anti-Trump agitator crashes climate town hall
The event featured six mayoral candidates who discussed prospective environmental policies at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts.
