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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

Frantz Arestyl has been identified as the NYU Public Safety officer accused of stabbing his supervisor at the Broome Street dormitory on July 24. According to the Manhattan District Attorney spokesperson, Arestyl repeatedly stabbed his supervisor after refusing to comply with NYU’s COVID-19 screening protocol. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

‘Large knife resembling a machete’: NYU dorm stabbing followed argument about COVID-19 protocol

Frantz Arestyl, the NYU employee accused of stabbing his supervisor at the Broome Street dormitory on July 24, has been charged with attempted murder. He was previously named a recipient of NYU’s Service Award for his 15 years as a Public Safety employee.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor August 9, 2021

Police and prosecutors have identified Frantz Arestyl, 38, as the NYU Public Safety officer who stabbed his supervisor six times at NYU’s Broome Street dormitory last month,...

The Broome Street residence hall at 400 Broome in SoHo. A Public Safety officer stabbed another Public Safety officer in the hall early Saturday morning. (Staff Photos by Roshni Raj)

NYU safety officer in custody after stabbing supervisor at Broome Street dorm

Administration called the brutal attack on a Public Safety officer by another Public Safety officer “unprecedented.”
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor July 25, 2021

An NYU Public Safety officer is in custody after stabbing his supervisor multiple times in the Broome Street residence hall early Saturday morning, according to NYU and the New...

More Feces and Urine Discovered In Broome Residence Hall

More Feces and Urine Discovered In Broome Residence Hall

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 29, 2018
After discovering more improper disposal of feces and urine in Broome Street Residential College, the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services has threatened strict disciplinary action, including possible expulsion.
Many students are choosing to wear their hearts on their sleeves in support of fellow classmates who feel like there's no one safe to turn to.

Safety Pin: The New Symbol of Solidarity

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Safety pins as symbols of solidarity have made its way on to the clothes of NYU students.
courtesy of Wes Middleton

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Wes Middleton

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor February 24, 2014
Wes Middleton will represent Broome at UVL with his original song.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Broome Street residence hall

March 7, 2013
Sandwiched between SoHo and Little Italy, Broome Street residence hall is known as the upperclassman residential college dorm.