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A break-in occurred at a room in Lafayette Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 3. After the incident was reported to dorm authorities, it took over an hour for security to arrive and remove the intruder. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)

Repeat dorm intruder infiltrates Lafayette, security response delayed

NYU security took over an hour to arrive when two Lafayette residents reported a stranger in their room harassing them and refusing to leave. This was the second time that the intruder was snuck into the dorm by the same hall resident.
Arnav Binaykia and Kristian Burt November 12, 2021

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual harassment.  An outsider not affiliated with NYU gained unauthorized access to Lafayette Hall and harassed two...

An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the alert. Many members of the university community are now confused about what the term "simple assault" means. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Explained: ‘Simple assault’ and the confusion surrounding NYU’s alert emails

The term "simple assault" is not so simple. Recent communications from the university left students wondering what the term means and why it is being used to refer to serious attacks.
Rachel Cohen, Rachel Fadem and Suhail Gharaibeh September 20, 2021

Two NYU students were victims of a homophobic hate crime at 14th Street and Third Avenue on Sept. 15, according to an email alert sent by the Department of Campus Safety. The two...

Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft

Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft

From Aug. 26 to Sept. 16, the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of Burglary, three reports of Criminal Mischief, one report of Fondling, one report of Fraud, three reports of Harassment, nine reports of Larceny, one report of Public Lewdness and one report of Robbery.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter September 21, 2020

Burglary On Sept. 15 at 10:52 a.m., a member of Public Safety reported a burglary in Othmer Hall. The case is open and under investigation. Criminal Mischief On Sept....

Student Stalked in  Rubin Hall

Student Stalked in Rubin Hall

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter March 11, 2019

From March 1 to 6, the NYU Department of Public Safety received four reports of controlled substance violation, one report of criminal mischief, one report of criminal trespass,...

Severely Damaged Bulletin Board in Senior House

Severely Damaged Bulletin Board in Senior House

CrimeBot, Robot Reporter March 4, 2019

From Feb. 20 to 28, the NYU Department of Public Safety received four reports of controlled substance violation, three reports of criminal mischief, one report of disorderly conduct,...

Student Robbed on West Fourth Street

Student Robbed on West Fourth Street

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter January 28, 2019

From Jan. 17 to Jan. 24 the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of controlled substance violation, one report of fire, one report of harassment, one report of larceny,...

Faculty Member Stalked in GCASL

Faculty Member Stalked in GCASL

From Nov. 21 to Nov. 29 the NYU Department of Public Safety received two reports of criminal mischief, one report of disorderly conduct, two reports of controlled substance violation, one report of harassment, six reports of larceny, one report of stalking and three reports of trespassing.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter December 3, 2018
From Nov. 21 to Nov. 29 the NYU Department of Public Safety received two reports of criminal mischief, one report of disorderly conduct, two reports of controlled substance violation, one report of harassment, six reports of larceny, one report of stalking and three reports of trespassing.
Student Spit on in Washington Square Park

Student Spit on in Washington Square Park

Crime reported from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26.
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter October 29, 2018

From Oct. 18 to Oct. 26, the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of aggravated assault, five reports of controlled substance violation, one report of fire, five...

Metrocard Missing From Windowsill

Metrocard Missing From Windowsill

Crime Bot October 22, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from [?] to [?]
Public Safety Officer Assaulted

Public Safety Officer Assaulted

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter September 10, 2018
Our Robot Reporter gives a real-time look at crimes around campus.
Dorm Liquor Violations Spike During Welcome Week

Dorm Liquor Violations Spike During Welcome Week

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter September 4, 2018
Our Robot Reporter gives a real-time look at crime around NYU campus.
Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from April 1 to 6.