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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

John’s of Bleecker St. is a pizzeria located on 278 Bleecker St, and one of the restaurants saved by the Open Restaurant program from the impacts of COVID-19. (Photo by Kevin Wu)

Outdoor dining plan sparks space conflicts among Village residents, businesses

As New York City’s Open Restaurants program moves toward becoming permanent, Greenwich Village businesses owners and area residents take different stances on the benefits and drawbacks of outdoor dining.
Emma Grimes, Contributing Writer December 12, 2021

New York City's Open Restaurants program is on track to become permanent. Since its emergency authorization due to COVID-19 in June 2020, more than 10,000 restaurants have enrolled...

The New York city council passed a bill to improve bike safety after the 26th bicyclist was killed this year. (Via Flickr)

Student Cyclists Concerned as Bike Deaths Reach 20-Year High

As the number of biking-related deaths continues to climb, New York City has rolled out new plans to increase biker safety.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

On Saturday, 87-year-old Yevgeny Meskin was struck by a minivan and killed while riding his bike on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. He’s the 26th cyclist to be killed on the road...

Bikes on Bridges plan announced

Bikes on Bridges plan announced

Stephanie Grella, Staff Writer November 26, 2014
The NYC Department of Transportation plans to increase bike lanes by 50 miles per year.
State Senator Brad Hoylman addresses a rally opposing NYU's 2031 expansion plan on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014.

Rally opposes NYU 2031

Rebecca Spalding, contributing writer September 25, 2014
New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division heard oral arguments today about the legality of NYU's planned expansion.
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City introduces program to protect commercial cyclists

City introduces program to protect commercial cyclists

April 25, 2013
Businesses must now provide helmets and vests for all of their delivery cyclists.