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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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How millennial cafes are fueling NYC gentrification

Aesthetic coffee shops all over New York City are both a product of changing generational preferences and a driver of gentrification.
George Piper, Contributing Writer April 10, 2025

Any New Yorker who has explored the city’s plethora of coffee shops has undoubtedly encountered a pattern of homogenization. Many cafes that follow the formula of a single brick...

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Photo: On the Street: Framing

The Multimedia Desk March 17, 2025

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