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Study examines interpretation of video evidence

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer September 30, 2014
New study finds that video evidence may lead to bias in judgment.
Tax-free zones  created for startups

Tax-free zones created for startups

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer September 30, 2014
NY State designated NYU Poly as a tax-free zone as part of the START-UP NY initiative.
From the Emirates: Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the Cooper Union

From the Emirates: Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the Cooper Union

Joey Bui, Global Editor September 29, 2014

On Sept. 22, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas spoke to students in New York about his vision for peace at the Great Hall of The Cooper Union. Abbas urged the U.S. public to...

Courtesy of GSOC

Graduate students elect new reps

Kevin Burns, Contributing Writer September 29, 2014
GSOC elected four new members to its bargaining committee.
NYU crime log

NYU crime log

Christine Park, Staff Writer September 29, 2014
Weekly report on the on-campus crimes that have been reported to Public Safety.
via gonyuathletics.com

In Remembrance: Alumnus Jonathan Tang

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor September 29, 2014
Obituary for Jonathan Tang, an NYU alumnus who passed away.
State Senator Brad Hoylman addresses a rally opposing NYU's 2031 expansion plan on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Rally opposes NYU 2031

Rebecca Spalding, contributing writer September 25, 2014
New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division heard oral arguments today about the legality of NYU's planned expansion.
Clive Thompson shares journalistic wisdom

Clive Thompson shares journalistic wisdom

Romie Williams, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
Coverage of the NYU School of Journalism's event hosting Clive Thompson (author of Smarter Than You Think: How Technology is Changing Our Minds for the Better”) on Sep. 23 at 6pm.
Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
Investigation of alleged wrongful penalization of NYC cyclists ticketed for traffic violations and fined with a motor vehicle surcharge
NYU plans to build on the superblocks shown above as part of the 2031 Expansion Plan.

[UPDATE] NYU 2031 hearings to begin today

Rebecca Spalding, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
NYU's appeal on the 2031 plan ruling will begin today at 2 p.m.
via nydailynews.com

MTA sued over highly disputed posters

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
Community reactions to a lawsuit levied against the MTA by a group trying to post anti-Muslim advertisements on MTA property throughout the city.
Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer September 23, 2014

A man climbed a lamppost in the financial district and addressed the crowd in a symbolic moment on Sept. 22. Yelling that money was worthless, he reached into his pocket and threw...