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

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What Led Chetan Hebbur to Run for City Council?

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017
WSN sat down with Chetan Hebbur, who is running for City Council, and Community Outreach Manager Alicia Findley.
Running for the City Council in New York City's Second District, CAS senior Chetan Hebbur aims to take action with the current political tensions. He hopes to win with the support of the NYU community.

CAS Senior is Running for New York City Council

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2017
CAS senior Chetan Hebbur is running for City Council in New York City's Second District.
Affordable Housing Battles in the Backyard

Affordable Housing Battles in the Backyard

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
Failing to create a pathway for legal ADUs will force the number of illegal, and often unsafe units to rise.
Langone proposed a bill to increase the healthiness of fast foods.

Study shows proposed bill could make childrens’ fast food options healthier

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2015
NYU Langone published a study proving the effectiveness of making kid's meals healthier.
E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

April 15, 2014
Limiting e-cigarette advertisements is a justified and reasonable measure in ensuring that they are used in ways that best promote public health.
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New York City Council to vote on disposable grocery bag 10-cent fee

April 3, 2014
The council plans to vote on the bill within the next few weeks.
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Bill protects interns from workplace harassment

April 3, 2014
City councilman James Vacca is a primary sponsor of the bill.
Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Smoking bill muddles idea of adulthood

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 11, 2013
The New York City Council's vote to raise the tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21, while an honest push for public health, would infringe on the rights of New Yorkers ages 18 to 20 who are considered legal adults.
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New York City to raise age to purchase tobacco

November 4, 2013
The City Council voted to raise the legal age of buying tobacco from 18 to 21.
Rachel Liquindoli for WSN

Cigarette regulation proposed in New York City

May 1, 2013
The legal age to purchase cigarettes in New York City might be raised from 18 to 21.