More than a year into Donald Trump's presidency, Washington Square News dives into how sanctuary cities such as New York have fared in their attempts to protect undocumented immigrants.
Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor
• February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.
Jack Feeko, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2018
Subway riders who jump turnstiles to avoid paying the fare will no longer be prosecuted, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced earlier this month.
The New York City subway system was riddled with emergency repairs, train delays and system malfunctions this summer. To fix the subway system, Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to tax the rich to pay for repairs, but Governor Andrew Cuomo prefers to make the drivers pay to drive through the city’s most congested parts.
Protesters gathered in City Hall Park on Monday Nov. 6 to oppose CEO’s decision to shut down local news outlets DNAinfo and Gothamist one week after employees unionized.
One of the central components of NYU's 2031 Plan is the construction of a new facility at 181 Mercer Street. Several Mercer Street residents have expressed concern over the plan.
