![An interior space surrounded on all sides by bookshelves. In the middle are two red chairs. In the background, a person wearing a black shirt stands in front of a bookshelf.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PT-knit_SUSAN-1-900x600.jpg)
Independent bookstores that are better than the Strand
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 29 with some of our favorite local stores.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Natalia Palacino Camargo and Leila Anderson
• April 28, 2023
![The interior of Forsyth Fire Escape. In the foreground is a bar area with chairs. In the background, a kitchen area, which has ceilings decorated with Chinese ornaments such as a lantern.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/culture-dining-forsythfireescape-feature-900x600.jpg)
Forsyth Fire Escape serves up fiery fusion at Olly Olly Market
Forsyth Fire Escape’s signature burritos celebrate Caribbean and Southeast Asian cuisine.
Timothy Fraher, Contributing Writer
• March 7, 2023
![David Lynch: Big Bongo Night. 540 W. 25th St., Nov. 4-Dec. 17. (Courtesy of Pace Gallery)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/arts-gallery-900x600.jpeg)
For the first time, David Lynch gets weird on canvas
David Lynch’s “Big Bongo Night” is a mixed-media approach to the filmaker’s signature style. The exhibit is on view at Pace Gallery until Dec. 17.
Katherine Williams, Contributing Writer
• November 30, 2022
![Cassidy Crockett sifting through racks of colorful printed wrap dresses.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/culture-dvfintern-900x675.jpeg)
How an LS first-year scored an internship with designer brand Diane von Furstenberg
An in-person visit gave first-year Cassidy Crockett the opportunity to stand out among hundreds of applicants for an internship with the high-end luxury brand.
Olivia Liu, Contributing Writer
• May 4, 2022
![Sisters & Daughters. (Courtesy the Artist and Blain|Southern.
Photo by Adam Reich.)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ice2-900x635.jpg)
Entrancing, Enchanting and Immersive: Rachel Howard Solo Exhibition Opens in Chelsea
Rachel Howard is a tour de force, as evidenced by her new exhibition at Blain|Southern New York.
Neil Dittrich, Contributing Writer
• September 13, 2019
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Food and Fun Guide 2019
WSN Staff
• August 25, 2019
![The Shot by AR-15 campaign has been making waves in subway stations around the city.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/arts-shot-900x675.jpg)
Student ‘Shot by AR-15’ Subway Campaign Challenges Gun Violence
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large
• April 16, 2018
![The Rubin Museum of Art hosts a impressive permanent collection that showcases the beauty of Himalayan art.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/chelsea_echo-chen-900x675.jpg)
An Art-lover’s Guide to Checking Out Chelsea
Liv Chai, Staff Writer
• November 1, 2017
![Michael Costello S/S 2018](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_1728-667x1000.jpg)
Michael Costello S/S 2018
Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor
• September 9, 2017
![The recent terrorist attack in London left 5 dead and 50 injured. The differing reactions of political leaders from Britain and the United States shows a stark contrast of compassion between the two countries.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/032917_london_RyanQuan_08-900x600.jpg)
London Keeps Calm and Carries On, But Can the US?
Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2017
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Rubin & Chapelle F/W 2017
Paloma Deinum-Buck, Contributing Writer
• February 10, 2017
![Sugartooth Tours will satisfy the sweet tooths of many. Those who participate will take a tour around six dessert places in New York City.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sugartooth_Corey-Rome.jpg)
Valentine’s Day Dessert Tour is Sweeter Than Sugar
Drew Lederman, Contributing Writer
• February 8, 2017
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024