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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

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Dancer Marcus Braggs and Artist Leone dressed in a custom outfit by designer Cilium.

Photo: IMPACT and VERS exhibit local talent

February 17, 2023

Impact Vers, Fall/Winter 2023 Collection, New York Fashion Week. (Rene Yap for WSN)

The storefront of Mercer Street Books and Records. Above the entrance is a green banner with yellow text that reads “Books. Mercer Street Books. 206 Mercer.” Behind the storefront window is a red neon sign that reads “Books.” A shelf full of books is on the sidewalk of Mercer Street.

Photo: What Village residents really think about NYU’s Paulson Center

February 10, 2023

Located across the street from the Paulson Center on 206 and 208 Mercer Street, NoHo Juice Bar & Deli and Mercer Street Books & Records are some of the businesses that have been...

The founder of Mercer Street Books & Records Wayne Conti (Rene Yap for WSN)

Photo: What Village residents really think about NYU’s Paulson Center

Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer February 10, 2023

The founder of Mercer Street Books & Records Wayne Conti (Rene Yap for WSN)

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Photo: The best cheap eats near NYU

Jhenesis Hines, Contributing Writer October 25, 2022

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Photo: 8 restaurants that are ‘Gossip Girl’ approved

Ishani Paul, Contributing Writer October 12, 2022

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