New York City

City Scoop: Subway crimes hit a 15-year low, and other top stories across NYC
City Scoop is WSN’s weekly column reviewing major New York City news across all five boroughs.
Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor
• September 15, 2025

The City Scoop: Adams rejects offer from Trump, and other top stories across NYC
The City Scoop is WSN's weekly column reviewing major New York City news across all five boroughs.
Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor
• September 8, 2025

Thousands walk Fifth Avenue for ‘No Kings’ protest
The New York City demonstration was one of thousands in protest of the Trump administration's unprecedented use of executive power.
Amanda Chen and Jennifer Jesus
• June 18, 2025

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.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2025

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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• May 2, 2025

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.
Amanda Chen and Amelia Hernandez Gioia
• May 2, 2025

Artists join decadelong fight for Elizabeth Street Garden
The Nolita garden is exhausting every legal approach as it faces yet another eviction notice.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer
• April 18, 2025

‘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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 11, 2025

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.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• April 1, 2025

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.
Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer
• March 21, 2025

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.
Alex Woodworth and Amelia Hernandez Gioia
• March 12, 2025

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.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• March 11, 2025

Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor • September 15, 2025

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor • September 15, 2025

Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor • September 15, 2025

Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor • September 15, 2025

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor • September 15, 2025