All content by Blake Salesin
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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Nov 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Apr 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
• Apr 7, 2022
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer • Mar 17, 2024
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • Mar 15, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024