All content by Blake Salesin
Photo: The best way to go on a pizza crawl across Manhattan
Stutee Oke, Contributing Writer
• April 19, 2024
Photo: 8 birthday bash ideas for every type of party-goer in New York City
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer
• April 15, 2024
Photo: All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
March 8, 2023
Photo: All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• March 8, 2023
New York City’s only refugee shelter is out of space
I sat down with We Are Not Afraid staff member Stephanie Gaitan to talk about the state of New York City’s only refugee shelter.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• December 14, 2022
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
One New York state assemblymember is introducing a bill that would help keep families out of overcrowded shelters, terrible conditions and in homes, regardless of their immigration status. The bill should be passed.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• December 6, 2022
Opinion: The red wave did hit New York. Is this the new normal?
New York Republicans made immense gains during the midterm elections. But the results are far from the country’s status quo, where Democrats staved off a greater Republican takeover of congressional seats.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• November 23, 2022
Opinion: New York could be facing a redder future
Redistricting failed to favor democrats, and a new congressional map threatens to break years of cemented Democratic stronghold in New York state.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• October 25, 2022
Les Miss wants to be a ‘true‘ thrift store
As thrifting takes over the fashion world and Manhattan stores are popularized by social media, prices have risen sharply even as some stores are seeing a decrease in quality.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2022
Opinion: Why you should care about the search for NYU’s next president
NYU’s presidential search committee is looking to define the characteristics of its next president through various open Q&A sessions, but no students are showing up.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• September 22, 2022
Opinion: College students should not have to pay for Metrocards
An NYU student government resolution last spring outlined a plan to bring university students discounted Metrocards. It should be implemented as soon as possible.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• September 19, 2022
Opinion: Despite its flaws, the city council’s outdoor dining proposal deserves to pass
As the City Council calls for permanent open restaurant stalls, city planners should focus on enhancing the street culture with regulated structures and more walkable streets.
Blake Salesin, Contributing Writer
• April 15, 2022
Off-Third: The case against AirPods
This is the story of a student — a student who missed all of the wonders of the city, simply because they didn’t leave their AirPods case at home.
Blake Salesin, Contributing Writer
• April 7, 2022
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor • October 15, 2024
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2024
Isabella D'Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief • October 15, 2024
Vasily Belousov, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor • October 15, 2024