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Runners participate in NYC Marathon with heightened security

November 4, 2013

Following the tragedy in Boston this spring, runners participated in the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

New York City raises legal age for tobacco purchases

November 4, 2013

The New York City government has passed a bill that will raise the legal tobacco-purchasing age to 21.

[UPDATE] FDNY rescues LS sophomore from between buildings

Emily Bell, Nicole Brown and Kevin Burns • November 3, 2013

LS sophomore Asher Vongtau was trapped between Lafayette Street residence hall and a parking garage, before New York City Fire Department rescue workers removed him from the two-foot wide space this evening.

NYU Reacts: Shop-and-Frisk brings attention to racial profiling

November 1, 2013

NYU community comments on the ongoing discussions of racial profiling.

Grand Bazaar highlights global sites

November 1, 2013

Booths representing each of the study away sites filled in the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium in Kimmel on Oct. 31.

[UPDATE] Woman assaulted outside Catholic Center

October 31, 2013

NYPD is investigating the incident which took place at 5:30 this morning outside of the Catholic Center in the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life

University shuts down, villagers pose threat

October 31, 2013

NYU's shutdown threatens scholarships, club funding, academic resources and other vital functions of the university.

WOLF finds No-Shave November offensive, plans full-moon protest

October 31, 2013

The NYU chapter of WOLF is protesting the November tradition known as No Shave November.

Halloween news briefs

October 31, 2013

Read the latest newswires.

Ghost whispering concentration inspires Gallatin scholarship

October 31, 2013

Students interested in ghost whispering will now have funds to use to pursue their studies due to a generous gift.

Bloomberg enters bid for eternal mayor of New York City

October 31, 2013

In a press conference, Mayor Bloomberg revealed his intention to seek a fourth term as mayor of New York City.

Annual Global Debate Competition to focus on free speech

October 30, 2013

The NYU Global Debate topic this year is about freedom of the press and state secrets, and will feature students from the global sites.