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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.

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

Christine Park, Deputy News Editor • February 2, 2015

A weekly wrap-up of campus crimes reported to public safety.

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.

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.