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On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

March 25, 2014
Catch up on news around the globe with On the Wire.
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De Blasio announces paid sick leave

March 25, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Earned Sick Time Act on March 20, which requires businesses with five or more employees to provide paid sick time for employees, which will come into action on April 1.
NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

March 25, 2014
NYU and Princeton economics professors published research that found many middle-class families in America are living on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis, which is usually associated with low-income families.
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JPMorgan Chase rejects alumna’s condom company

March 25, 2014
Lovability Inc. filed a petition against JPMorgan Chase after they stopped processing payments due to the "adult nature" of their product.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

March 24, 2014
Catch up on important news around the globe with On the Wire.
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Dropbox to open office in NYC

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 24, 2014
Dropbox is opening a new office in New York City near NYU's campus, which will bring career and internship opportunities to students.
Courtesy of The Gazelle

From the Emirates: Vice Chancellor of NYUAD Al Bloom talks about labor at NYUAD

March 24, 2014
Vice Chancellor Al Bloom sat down with The Gazelle to talk about labor policies at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Students named resolution fellows

Students named resolution fellows

March 24, 2014
Three NYU sophomores were named Resolution Fellows after winning the Social Venture Challenge at the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference.
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Community members, FASP celebrate recent NYU 2031 decision

March 17, 2014
Members of NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan and the Greenwich Village community gathered on March 15 to celebrate Judge Donna Mills’ January decision.
Law professor, Economist editor debate Snowden leaks, right to privacy

Law professor, Economist editor debate Snowden leaks, right to privacy

March 13, 2014
Lucas said he was angry with how Snowden divulged the NSA's documents.
Courtesy of NYU College of Nursing

Latinas in U.S. more likely to have diabetes, study finds

March 13, 2014
Researchers at NYU’s College of Nursing found the results.
Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 13, 2014
UNICEF@NYU and the Gallatin Resource Fund are teaming up for the events.