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The fire, which started on the ground level, has caused structural damage throughout the five-story building.

Fire Ignites in East Village Apartment, NYU Tenants Evacuated

A kitchen fire set alight an East Village apartment block, near where many NYU students live.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor October 3, 2018
A kitchen fire set alight an East Village apartment block, near where many NYU students live.
New Yorkers hit the streets this week to protest in support of Dr. Ford.

New York City Protesters Unite Against Kavanaugh

New Yorkers took to the street to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
In the wake of last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, New Yorkers took to the streets to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
The Committee to Protect Journalists side session at the U.N. General Assembly highlighted the threats facing journalists and the right to free speech.

Journalism Advocates Criticize U.N.

Benjamin Tetteh, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2017 was the worst year for journalists rights, causing the United Nations to take criticism for not doing enough.
John Kerry delivering the opening remarks at a former Climate Week NYC event. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.

From Fossil Fuels to Food, Climate Week Pushes for Environmental Responsibility

This week will be the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.
Elise Birkett, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
This week will be the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.
An installation made from death certificates of people who died from police brutality.

Pop-up Museum Spotlights NYPD Failings

A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to broken-windows policing.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 24, 2018
A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to the questionable policing method called Broken Windows policing, and is hosted by the NYCLU.
Nolita resident Georgette Fleischer speaks at a town hall meeting about the L Train. It will shut down in April 2019 and remain closed for 15 months.

Locals Concerned Over Impending L Train Shutdown

With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
Sam Klein, Deputy Multimedia Editor September 17, 2018
With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
New York Primary Elections are happening tomorrow. Candidates, from left to right: Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon running for the state governor; Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams running for lieutenant governor; Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Zephyr Teachout running for attorney general.

How You Can Vote in the Sept. 13 Primary Election

Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 12, 2018
Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
One of the pages from the edition WSN released on Sept. 14.

In the Archives: NYU During 9/11

A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2018
A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The newly reopened station’s new signs now read “WTC Cortlandt.”

17 Years After 9/11, Cortlandt St. Station Reopens

Cortlandt Street Station — destroyed in the 9/11 attacks — recently reopened.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2018
Cortlandt Street Station — destroyed in the 9/11 attacks — recently reopened.
Stephanie Miner

One-Time Professor Leads Unlikely Bid for Governorship

Though Stephanie Miner is unlikely to make it to Albany, the former Mayor of Syracuse hopes to eliminate partisan gridlock.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 6, 2018
Though Stephanie Miner is unlikely to make it to Albany, the former Mayor of Syracuse hopes to eliminate partisan gridlock.
Candidates in the Democratic primary include Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon.

A Guide to New York’s Midterm Elections

Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 4, 2018
A look at the upcoming Sep. 13 gubernatorial primary election between Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon.
Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

Unlikely Friends: NYU and Facebook Tackle MRI Research

Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor September 4, 2018
Facebook and NYU School of Medicine are collaborating to improve MRI scans using AI.