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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

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Violent crime rises in lower Manhattan

April 22, 2013
NYPD reports reveal violent crime rates on the rise in neighborhoods near NYU.
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Bitcoins come to New York City bar

April 22, 2013
A new digital currency called bitcoins may be changing the way consumers and businesses interact.
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‘Tonight Show’ sees host change, return to New York City

April 14, 2013
Jimmy Fallon is set to take over as host of "The Tonight Show," and the show will be returning to New York City.
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Undead marathon arrives in NYC

April 11, 2013
Zombies are coming to Staten Island on June 15 as part of a 5K fundraiser for the Special Olympics.
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Judge rules to make Plan B accessible to all women

April 11, 2013
The FDA has been given 30 days to reduce its restriction on the morning-after pill.
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Local restaurant reports case of hepatitis A

April 7, 2013
Alta restaurant employee reportedly infected food with heptatits A.
Courtesy of NYC Department of Health and Hygiene

NYC Department of Health releases sexual health app

April 4, 2013
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a free app to provide people with more information about sexual health.
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New police chief hopes to strengthen community ties

April 3, 2013
Amid stop-and-frisk troubles and some dilemmas with public image, the New York Police Department appointed a new chief whose focus is connecting with the community.
Courtesy of Mayors Against Illegal Guns

Mayor Bloomberg sponsors anti-gun ads

April 2, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg's support for ads advocating for gun rights and extensive background checks bothers some voters.
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Mayor Bloomberg wants college students to keep their hands out of cookie jars

April 1, 2013
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to ban Insomnia Cookies and other late-night snacks that college students crave.
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Town hall invites faculty, student input on NYU 2031

March 28, 2013
Yesterday's first NYU 2031 town hall addressed concerns with space among faculty and students. The audience was dominated by faculty members with very few student attendees.
Tess Mayer for WSN

Coney Island reopens after Hurricane Sandy devastation

March 28, 2013
America's Playground is coming back strong after recuperating from the damage Hurricane Sandy caused.