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The exterior of The Lit. Bar, a new independent bookstore and wine bar in the Bronx. It is currently the only bookstore in the entire borough. (Photo by Aashna Agarwal).

Noëlle Santos Brings Books Back to the Bronx

The Lit. Bar, the borough’s first bookstore since the local branch of Barnes & Noble closed in 2016, held its grand opening ceremony this past Saturday.
Aashna Agarwal, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

After coming across a petition in 2014 to save Barnes & Noble — the lone surviving bookstore in the Bronx — Noëlle Santos knew she had to do something. That Barnes &...

Steinhardt junior Eddy Henriquez.

Eddy and Swami Sound Join Forces for ‘PiNK’

Kamau Little-Tree Holston, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
Swami Sound is back with more heat for these cold winter months. This time he’s linked up with rapper Eddy for their genre-blending collaborative Valentine’s Day release “PiNK.”
The Bronx Botanical Garden is a perfect close getaway for students who want to escape the city landscape and prefer a more relaxed way to spend their weekend.

Out of Borough Adventures: The Bronx

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Getting to the Bronx might be a bit of a trip, but the visit is worth the train ride.
NYU’s Dental school received a grant of  $13.3 M to fund childhood dental research.

NYU Dentistry Awarded $13 Million to Study Cavity Prevention

Patrick Pauley, Contributing writer September 26, 2017
A team of two NYU Dental Researchers has just been awarded to $13 million to study cavity prevention. The team will focus their study on predominately Hispanic communities in the Bronx.
The chopped cheese sandwich is supposed to be New York City’s version of a famous destination sandwich. The sandwich includes ground beef with onions, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments.

Sandwich Politics: Chopped Cheese

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Like most major American cities, New York has its fair share of signature dishes and treats. But chopped cheese is the one spreading from its origins in Harlem and the Bronx to the rest of the city.
Gatsby’s on the Bay is a new american restaurant located at 695 Bay Street, Staten Island.

Around NYC in Five Eateries

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
For NYU students that tend to stay in their Greenwich Village bubble, the best way to explore the rest of New York City is through food.
The UniverSoul Circus is currently set up in the Bronx through the end of May and is full of tricks and feats fit for all ages.

UniverSoul Circus Makes You a Kid Again

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
The UniverSoul Circus has come to the Bronx, complete with all the classic circus acts — including trapeze artists, magicians and clowns.
Freshman Cassi Parulis finished the game with four combined RBIs.

Softball Breaks Even Against Stevens, Offense Shines

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
The NYU softball team split two on Wednesday against the Stevens Institute of Technology.
5 places to forage for fun this fall break

5 places to forage for fun this fall break

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Make the most of fall break by venturing out of the city this weekend.
Melissa Menta scored the Violets' first goal in the UAA Opener against Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, October 3rd.

Women’s soccer adds to win streak

Ben Goodkin, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
The NYU women's soccer team pushed their winning streak to seven, while the men continued to stumble their way into their UAA slate.

Bronx can recover from Barnes & Noble closure

WSN Editorial Board October 23, 2014
The closure of the only large booksellers in the Bronx is a blow, but the community can recover.
John Ambrosio for WSN

Documentary Center hits Kickstarter goal

April 7, 2014
The Bronx Documentary Center is looking forward to a year of bringing art and awareness to the South Bronx.