New York City
City Council Holds Potential Final Meeting on Rikers’s Closure
With Rikers Island slated to close by 2026, the public had something to say about it.
Students, Staff Speak at ‘Writers for Migrant Justice’
Members of the NYU community participated in a poetry reading event to raise money for those affected by the migrant crisis.
NYU Center Finds Chinatown Jail Proposal Puts Seniors’ Health at Risk
A study done by NYU’s Center for the Study of Asian American Health found that construction of a jail as part of a 10-year plan to close Rikers Island could seriously harm the health of local seniors.
New Yorkers Protest After Transgender Woman Dies While in Jail
Layleen Polanco died in the city’s custody last Friday — on Monday, protestors gathered at Foley Square to call on the city to launch an investigation into her death.
Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike Over Poor Working Conditions
At a rally outside of the ride-hailing companies’ Long Island City offices, drivers demanded fare regulation and employee rights ahead of Uber’s IPO on Friday.
Fire Erupts on University Place
There were no serious injuries after a fire at an office building on University Place, but two people went to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
How The L Train Shutdown Is Affecting Students
After the MTA announced that it would partially shut down the L train for renovations, students share how the construction has affected their commutes.
Student Covers Washington Square Park With Catcalls
Owner of popular account catcallsofnyc hosted a chalking event at Washington Square Park for International Anti-Street Harassment Week.
NYU Students Protest Whitney Board Member’s Ties to Border Weapons
Multiple students have been active in a campaign against the member’s ties to Safariland, a corporation that produced the tear gas used against migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
NYU Expands on Mercer Street, Renovates Playground Along the Way
NYU has pledged $380,000 to renovate Mercer Street playground as part of its initiative to enhance the communities it impacts while expanding into Greenwich Village.
NYU-CUNY Center Involves Immigrant Community Members in Healthcare
Members of local communities, especially immigrant communities, are employed by the center to provide and translate medical information for those who need it.
Veterans Graduate 12-Week Tandon Entrepreneurship Class
Forty-one veterans and spouses of veterans have completed a class designed to help them pursue self-owned businesses.
