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A portrait of Jason Alpert-Wisnia.

Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer

Jason Alpert-Wisnia is a senior majoring in Photography and Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, primarily focused on photojournalism and documentary photography. His photography ranges from coverage of professional sports, to political protests and music festivals. When he is not pounding the pavement with a camera in his hands looking for the next story, you are likely to find Jason in a used bookstore looking for rare finds or in the park reading. You can find him on Instagram @jasonalpertwisnia and contact him at [email protected].

All content by Jason Alpert-Wisnia
Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

October 24, 2023

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, best known together for their roles as Jesse Pinkman and Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” made an appearance at the bar for their mezcal Dos Hombres....

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

Andrea Lui, Dining Editor October 24, 2023

People toughed out the rain in jackets and with umbrellas to enjoy all the food and drinks. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A person dressed as Jason Voorhees from the movie “Friday the 13th” holds up a prop knife in one hand and reaches out to the camera with their other hand.

Photo: New York Comic Con: An ode to pop-culture enthusiasts and cosplayers alike

October 17, 2023

Thousands descended upon the Javits Center in Manhattan for the four-day long 2023 New York Comic Con – many in full costume. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A colorful portrait of Miguel Guerrero on top of text stating ‘Beyond N.Y.U.’

Beyond NYU: Building entrepreneurial success

Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero created one the world’s largest Minecraft servers when he was 14. Now, he is helping small businesses with their marketing campaigns at his own company.
Bruna Horvath and Jason Alpert-Wisnia October 5, 2023

When Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero was just 14 years old, he created a Minecraft server that was at one point considered the world’s largest. This was only the beginning of his...

The seven female members of X.G. stand in front of a large screen displaying a white number “88” alongside an upward arrow of the same color over a sky background. They are each wearing identical black suit jackets with rhinestone accents and black ties. The performers make peace signs to the crowd with their hands.

Photo: Head in the Clouds brings diverse roster to NYC

May 25, 2023

XG addresses the crowd during their North American debut on the 88 Stage at the Head in the Clouds Festival on May 21. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people in purple gowns wearing black graduation caps are walking across reddish-brown dirt in a line, with the person in the front smiling with a scarf around her neck made up of photos while simultaneously carrying a large banner which reads "SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK" and has a logo depicting a half a planet with a cityscape on top of it. Behind the is a large crowd of people sitting in purple graduation gowns and caps, separated from the trio by a wall of netting.

Photo: Silver to cut down on field requirement for social work students

May 24, 2023

Representatives of the Silver School of Social Work at NYU’s class of 2023 commencement ceremony. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donovan Dior Dixon delivers a speech on behalf of the graduating class. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: 2023 Commencement: Hamilton’s goodbye, a speech from Finland’s prime minister and more

Bruna Horvath and Yezen Saadah May 17, 2023

Donovan Dior Dixon delivers a speech on behalf of the graduating class. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A big crowd of people sit on ascending tan marble steps, many of them with their heads facing down and their eyes closed.

Photo: NYU students and faculty hold vigil to mourn deaths in Sudan

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The entrance to Theatre Eighty Saint Marks with a person standing outside. An old-fashioned green awning hangs above the entrance and a bright red sign hanging on the building reads, “Bankruptcy” and “Auction.”

Photo: Historic East Village theater faces foreclosure

Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Protesters gather in Washington Square Park with signs that read “Dictator Ahead!” “Benito Bibito” and “Netanyahu take your banana republic and …”

Photo: ‘Democracy is under threat’: Demonstrators demand change in Israel

April 4, 2023

The protestors gathered in Washington Square Park on Sunday. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Director Martin Scorsese wearing a suit and a blue tie, standing in front of a backdrop with the N.Y.U. logo and text “TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.”

Photo: Martin Scorsese makes appearance at first Tisch Gala since 2019

Clara Spray and Julia Diorio April 6, 2023

Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thomas are the honorees of this year’s Tisch Gala. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Representative George Santos was at the site of the protest earlier in the morning. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Trump pleads not guilty as protesters, media crowd Manhattan courthouse

Carmo Moniz, News Editor April 4, 2023

Representative George Santos was at the site of the protest earlier in the morning. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Protesters make their way down University Place in a large group, holding signs and chanting.

Photo: Trans Day of Visibility march sees hundreds gather for trans rights

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

Actress Tommy Dorfman addresses the crowd. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The picket line of an anti-abortion rally on Broadway. Attendees hold signs and banners that read “International Gift of Life Walk New York City” and “Pray and Act against Sin of Abortion.”

Photo: Manhattan anti-abortion marchers impeded by counterprotesters, ‘Joker’ movie set

March 28, 2023

Dozens gathered near Foley Square on March 25 for the International Gift of Life Walk, an anti-abortion march that marched downtown. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A woman in a brown jacket bends down and lays a white flower on the pavement among other flowers. In front of her is a banner and a wreath, behind it is a fire truck.

Photo: Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

March 27, 2023

Dozens gathered outside the NYU Brown Building on March 24 to commemorate those lost for the anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read "Democrat Rhino Politician" and "Trust me" demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.

Photo: Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance

Ania Keenan and Carmo Moniz March 20, 2023

Some counter-protesters attended the rally in favor of Trump’s arrest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.

Photo: Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation

March 7, 2023

undreds of people marched from Foley Square in Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Borough Hall as a part of a climate protest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a gray sweatshirt with the hood pulled up holds a microphone to his mouth under dim red, yellow and blue lights. Behind him is a man at a table with D.J. equipment.

Photo: Doechii and Earl Sweatshirt bring the heat to V100

Lea Filidore, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Earl Sweatshirt spontaneously performed, based entirely on what his DJ set up for him. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Ten people stand in front of a large white banner being dropped from a balcony above them which reads “Contract Faculty United” in purple with a circular logo reading “U.A.W.” and an N.Y.U. torch. Seven people are holding the banner and a long single piece of paper covered in text.

Photo: Contract faculty move to formalize union, demand recognition from Hamilton

Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A police car sits in the middle of the intersection between east thirteenth street and university place with its driver’s side airbags blown, and yellow police tape reads “Do Not Cross,” draped on its left side. The front of the vehicle is severely damaged, with shattered glass and parts of the car in pieces on the pavement. Behind it are civilians and their vehicles along with other police cars and a firetruck.

Photo: Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place

February 20, 2023

Police car crashed at the intersection of E 13th St and University Pl in the afternoon of Feb. 20. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A police car sits in the middle of the intersection between east thirteenth street and university place with its driver’s side airbags blown, and yellow police tape reads “Do Not Cross,” draped on its left side. The front of the vehicle is severely damaged, with shattered glass and parts of the car in pieces on the pavement. Behind it are civilians and their vehicles along with other police cars and a firetruck.

Photo: Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place

Bruna Horvath and Carmo Moniz February 20, 2023

The civilian’s car was damaged in the crash, when the police vehicle hit its left side. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Tens of high school students march across a sidewalk in front of a building with a NYU banner on an overcast day. Two people are draped in the transgender flag, wearing it like a cape

Photo: Teenagers push for trans rights at Union Square vigil

February 20, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Arnav Binaykia

Photo: Arnav Binaykia

February 18, 2023