New York City
Manhattan anti-abortion marchers impeded by counterprotesters, ‘Joker’ movie set
Abortion rights advocates confronted a large crowd of anti-abortion demonstrators near Foley Square this past weekend.
Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A commemoration of the 1911 tragedy included speeches from local politicians, and a history of U.S. labor law.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
A small group of protesters was surrounded by reporters outside of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Monday as they protested the potential indictment of former president Donald Trump.
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
The Grossman School of Medicine recently conducted a study with a neighborhood nonprofit, and found that the air in North Brooklyn contains high levels of hazardous chemicals.
Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation
Thousands of high school and college students marched from Foley Square to the Brooklyn Bridge to protest government inaction on climate change.
Vigil at City Hall mourns disabled people killed by caretakers
The event sought to mark the Disability Day of Mourning and commemorate the lives of 198 disabled people killed by their caretakers.
Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place
New York City Police Department officers collided with a civilian vehicle on University Place while heading to the location of a reported theft on Monday, Feb. 20.
Teenagers push for trans rights at Union Square vigil
A vigil-turned-march in Union Square on Friday commemorated the life of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager who was killed in England last week, before rallying for increased protections for transgender youth.
Illegal weed stores to be evicted as part of Eric Adams crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams filed lawsuits against four establishments, including two that are blocks away from NYU’s campus, which were selling cannabis without licensing, the first step in what he called a “laser-focused” plan to protect New Yorkers.
Get to know your district with NYU Grossman’s new data tool
NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine launched a new online tool that displays key health data for all 435 U.S. congressional districts.
Protesters criticize Israeli government’s far-right plans for reform
Protesters convened in Washington Square Park on Sunday morning to oppose the Israeli government’s recent proposal to limit judicial power.
What to do this week: Drawing with strangers, a film about lizards and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 6-12.
