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NYU Law announces human rights institute

NYU Law announces human rights institute

Marita Vlachou, News Editor February 3, 2015
NYU Law announced plans to launch a new institute for human rights.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at NYU Law about his plans not to approve the 2015 New York State budget. Cuomo addressed the public’s distrust in the government and emphasized transparency.

Cuomo calls for transparent legislators in speech at NYU Law

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 3, 2015
Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke on his new policy about transparency with legislators' outside income.

NYU: 94.7% of grads employed or in school

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 2, 2015
A study by the Wasserman Center show that 94.7% of alums were either employed or furthering their studies.

NYU Reacts: NYPD starts counterterror group

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2015

The New York City Police Department announced its plans for a new 350-officer anti-terrorism squad on Jan. 29. The officers — who will be equipped with extra heavy protective...

Crime Log: Jan. 20 to 27

Crime Log: Jan. 20 to 27

Christine Park, Deputy News Editor February 2, 2015
A weekly wrap-up of campus crimes reported to public safety.
MTA is increasing the fare by $0.25 in March.

MTA to increase fares in March

Maggie O'Neill, Staff Writer January 29, 2015
The MTA has raised the cost of a single subway ride by 25 cents, a fare hike that could add up for NYU commuters.

Rikers Island bans solitary for youths

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2015
Rikers Island inmates 21 years old and younger can no longer be placed in solitary confinement, New York City officials announced.
In Bryant Park a fountain freezes over in the cold of winter.

NYU Reacts: Winter storm

Marita Vlachou, News Editor January 29, 2015
Though snowstorm Juno didn't quite meet expectations, its effects—including class cancellations and public transit closures—made for an eventful start to the semester.
Winter storm Juno falls on Washington Square Park.

[UPDATE] Classes after 4 p.m. today and all-day Tuesday canceled due to severe winter storm

News Team January 26, 2015
NYU announced this afternoon that classes after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 will be canceled.

New program to provide photo IDs

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015
Free photo ID program launched to help undocumented immigrants, the elderly, and the homeless.

Trustee’s subpoena attempt denied

Marita Vlachou, News Editor January 26, 2015
Federal judge ruled that subpoena for NYU Law students violated First Amendment rights.
Crime Log: January term

Crime Log: January term

Christine Park, Deputy News Editor January 26, 2015
Report of crimes that occurred over January term.