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Adjuncts authorize strike
Negotiations over a new contract for adjuncts, which have been ongoing since this spring, have not resulted in an agreement.
Latest subway safety plan puts more police in stations
With an intent of cracking down on crime, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul plan to increase police presence and mental health services in the system’s cars and stations.
Dog costume contest sees ruff competition
The 32nd annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Festival featured costumes of Jesus, a uterus and dragons.
The future of…
WSN photographer Emily Sorkin follows nine NYU students who may be the future of their chosen industries.
Student reports sexual assault in NYU Dentistry building
The incident occurred on Thursday, Oct. 20, and the Department of Campus Safety has not yet identified the perpetrator.
Faculty demand investigation into Maitland Jones Jr. firing
A council of contract faculty is asking NYU administrators to reopen the case of the former organic chemistry professor’s termination.
Pete Buttigieg talks transport, climate inequity at NYU panel
The U.S. Secretary of Transportation joined industry experts to discuss the importance of infrastructure legislation and its intersection with environmental justice.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Though visitors to campus must still be vaccinated for COVID-19, they no longer need to show physical proof of vaccination to gain access to university buildings.
Private security guards patrol emergency exits at West 4th subway station
The security presence, which began in early September, is unarmed and discouraged from physically confronting subway riders.
Bill de Blasio to teach at NYU next year
The former New York City mayor will deliver talks and teach a graduate course in the spring as part of his new role as a visiting fellow at the university.
Sex offender prof. under review, wants to keep NYU job
NYU adjunct professor Robert Ginsberg was suspended after the university discovered that he had been convicted of possessing and promoting child pornography in 2015. The adjunct union says it is prepared to represent him during review proceedings.
