New York City
Police and Protesters Shut Down Grand Central Station
NYPD officers stood by while NYC Shut it Down rallied to protest the murder of Daniel Prude and the involvement of police in mental and public health issues.
Americans Mourn September Eleventh Amid and Despite the Pandemic
Visitors to the 9/11 Memorial shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has — or has not — changed the way they remember, mourn and grieve.
NY State Says One-Hundred COVID-19 Cases Means Remote Learning for NYU
Here’s what NYU is doing to prevent that.
Campaigning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How New York City Congressional Candidate Lindsey Boylan is adjusting her campaign strategy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elected Officials Address NYC College Students’ Pandemic Concerns
Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein responded to COVID-19-related concerns from students representing universities and colleges across New York City.
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
Despite complaints from locals and community organizations, NYU continues construction at 181 Mercer Street after the state allowed construction projects for schools to be considered essential.
Students at The New School Stage Academic Strike
Students attending The New School have called upon their peers to refuse registering for and attending classes in a move to protest the administration’s response to the pandemic.
Two NYU Dorms Will Be Made Available to Medical Workers
Carlyle Court Residence Hall and Third Avenue North Residence Hall will be offered to NYU medical workers to provide extra space as New York hospitals face the peak of the coronavirus curve.
New Yorkers Reflect on the PAUSE
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York State on PAUSE, which prevents non-essential workers from coming into work to delay the spread of COVID-19, has taken a toll on New York City business owners.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
NYU Dorms May House Coronavirus Patients
Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 opening up the possibility of NYU’s residence halls being used as surplus hospital beds.
Despite Rumors, New York City Will Not Be Quarantined
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio announced there were no plans to quarantine NYC on Thursday.
