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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The exterior of the Canal Street Market. There are gray columns with clear windows. On the windows are white and orange logo of the Canal Street Market.

A real red wave: Year of the Rabbit on Canal Street

Celebrate Lunar New Year and embrace the festivities by supporting small AAPI businesses at Canal Street Market. 
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer February 3, 2023

As I emerged from the No. 6 train station on Canal Street, the Lunar New Year spirit was on full display. Throughout the area, as far as the eye could see, people showed off...

China Town, New York - April, 2019: Elderly men gather at Columbus Park to play a game of cards. Credit: Shina Peng

Chinatown, Manhattan

An exploration into Chinatown as more than a tourist spot, but rather as a glossed-over, fruitful hub of history, generosity and prosperity.
Shina Peng, Contributing Photographer September 5, 2019

Whenever someone asks, “Where are you from?” my answer is I was born and raised in Japan, but I’m ethnically Taiwanese. This “but” represents the dissonance I feel in...

Canal Street Market is a food hall (including Korean barbecue, sushi & bubble tea) and artsy retail market on Canal Street. (Near Canal St. station)

Canal Street Market Brings Food and Shopping to Chinatown

Alyssa Lynn Kelly, Contributing Writer October 18, 2017
A new, hip market with shops and food vendors opened its doors on Canal Street
Taiyaki has become one of the most notable dessert spots in Chinatown, satisfying customers’ cravings for something sweet and trendy with their uniquely-shaped waffles.

Explore With Me: Chinatown

Naomi Lichter, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Explore Chinatown with us!