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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

Courtesy of NYC Mayor's Office

Stackable apartments indicate future for city living

January 30, 2013
Micro-sized apartments provide easy housing in smaller space.
via flickr.com

Cuomo passes gun control bill in wake of Sandy Hook shooting

January 28, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo swiftly passed a stringent gun control bill in response to the recent Sandy Hook, Conn. shootings.
Rebecca Clementi/WSN

Governor urges caution during flu crisis

January 28, 2013
In response to the widespread flu virus in New York, governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency in New York City.
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MTA may install platform barriers to curb subway deaths

January 28, 2013
The Metropolitan Transit Authority will consider placing barriers in subway stations to prevent fatalities.

Tips for a flu free season

January 28, 2013
Marcy Ferdschneider, D.O. Medical Director of the NYU Student Health Center, offers tips and advice on avoiding the flu this season.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Straphangers strip off pants for day of travel

January 14, 2013
It was only 45 degrees in the city yesterday, but that didn't stop some subway passengers from going pant-less.

Bartenders donate shifts to Sandy victims

December 18, 2012
NYU alum and bar owner Michael Sinesky is donating Friday night shifts to displaced bartenders from the Rockaways.
Women pay more for transportation for safety reasons, such as taking a cab instead of the subway, a recent study found. (Photo by William Martin)

Taxi, Limousine Commission approves plan to simplify taxi roof light

December 11, 2012
At a public hearing late last month, the commission agreed to phase in a simpler roof-light system for the city’s taxis.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Fast food employees push for higher wages

December 11, 2012
With more than 200 fast food employees who protested their wages last month, fast food employees make the push to unionize for higher wages.
File Photo by Jonathan Tan

At Cooper, art, engineering students feel divide

December 9, 2012
As the Cooper Union protest continues, a divergence has emerged between art and engineering students.
William Martin/WSN

Washington Square Christmas tree lighting ceremony celebrates its 88th year

December 6, 2012
Nearly 200 people watched as the 45-foot Christmas tree was lit in Washing Square Wednesday night
Kaleel Munroe/WSN

City24/7 replaces pay phones with tablets throughout city

Nicole Brown December 5, 2012
“Smart Screens,” an invention pioneered by City24/7, Cisco and LG Electronics, seek to promote efficiency, provide breaking news, connect people to emergency services and track updates or changes in public transporation