‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
In a series of interviews with WSN, faculty members expressed concern over NYU’s updated conduct guidelines for the academic year, which cite “code words, like ‘Zionist,’” as examples of speech that could violate the university’s non-discrimination policy.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
A WSN investigation found a persistent pattern of sanctions against members of the NYU community for their involvement in protests against the war in Gaza.
NYU says Kimmel stairs closed due to ‘protest activity’
Months after NYU closed the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life, the university said the area was closed for student safety reasons.
Street art often fades into the background, but it deserves its own chance in the spotlight
A discussion with street artists surrounding the Living Artist$ Gallery’s “SIGNS” show.
Hundreds gather at Triangle Fire Memorial unveiling
The newly installed memorial honors the lives of over 100 workers who lost their lives in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
Village residents rally at Bobst to save local Morton Williams
The protest was the latest effort by local residents to save the supermarket, which is at risk of being demolished and replaced with a public school.
WSP artists claim uptick in law enforcement ‘intimidation’
Local artists and vendors in Washington Square Park have been protesting what they say has been an increase in law enforcement activity for several weeks.
‘Piano man’ of Washington Square Park faces persistent vandalism
The longtime street performer, who has been unhoused since 2021, has faced added financial difficulties in recent months due to vandalism by parkgoers.
NYU game design programs ranked No. 1
The NYU Game Center was named the best school for game design out of 150 surveyed institutions, according to The Princeton Review’s 14th annual rankings.
Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A commemoration of the 1911 tragedy included speeches from local politicians, and a history of U.S. labor law.
College Republicans talk ‘woke capitalism’ with National Review editor
An editor of National Review, a conservative magazine, spoke about economic and social issues at an event hosted by NYU’s College Republicans.
NYU dental study shows promising results for alternative cavity treatment
Researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry found that a one-time medical treatment prevents 80% of cavities.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
As NYU eases its COVID-19 requirements, most students are opting out of getting a second booster shot.
Illegally parked cars claim NYU affiliation to dodge tickets
WSN spotted several cars sporting faked parking placards claiming affiliation with Campus Safety and the security officers union parked illegally near Washington Square Park. NYU and the security workers union have denied distributing the placards.
NYPD vehicles park on sidewalks, violating city law and impeding accessibility
New York City Police Department drivers routinely park on sidewalks illegally. Police parking violations go unenforced, obstructing pedestrians and wheelchair users.
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.
