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

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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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Bloomberg pushes for new anti-cigarette law

Mar 26, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg's latest campaign aims to reduce New York City's teen smoking rate, which as remained stagnant since 2007, although it is already below the national and state rates.
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MTA stations set to feature new interactive wi-fi kiosks

Mar 26, 2013
New kiosks appear in New York City subways.
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Stop-and-frisk challenge reaches court

Mar 25, 2013
A lawsuit against the city's stop-and-frisk laws arrives at court.
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Bloomberg soft drink ban struck down

Mar 14, 2013
Bloomberg's sugary drink ban hits a hurdle
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Bloomberg launches campaign to lower volume

Mar 14, 2013
As Mayor Bloomberg prepares for his final term, he has launched a campaign to protect young people's ears from high-decibel music blasting from their headphones.
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Ads against teenage pregnancy generate controversy

Mar 13, 2013
Since early March, Bloomberg’s initiative to fight teenage pregnancy with advertisements in New York City subways has people wondering how effective his tactics really are.
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City Council Speaker Quinn announces bid for mayor

Mar 13, 2013
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced her bid for mayor, which would make her the first gay mayor in the city's history.
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Artist plasters Brooklyn in anti-street harassment posters

Mar 10, 2013
Tatyana Fazlalizadeh uses her art to take a stand against street harassment.
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Landmarked Russian Jewish synagogue faces demolition

Mar 7, 2013
Beth Hamedrash Hagadol, the oldest Russian Jewish synagogue in the United States, might be demolished.
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Rat infestation rises in New York City post-Sandy

Mar 1, 2013
Since Hurricane Sandy the city's rat population has been growing steadily.
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Judge blocks Cuomo from withdrawing funds from New York City schools

Feb 28, 2013
A federal judge has ruled against Cuomo's threat to withdraw funds from New York City schools as teacher evaluation negotiations continue to stall.
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Bloomberg launches initiative for local tech startups

Feb 28, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg’s new initiative Made in NY creates job opportunities for New Yorkers.

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