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On Friday, Feb. 3 the FDNY was called to Tandon's Rogers Hall  after a fire started because of demolition work taking place on the building.

This is Not a Drill: Fire Breaks Out at Tandon

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy, News Editors February 3, 2017
A fire broke out at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering's Rogers Hall on Friday afternoon while a demolition crew was working on the building.
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Fire Erupts at NYU Langone Medical Center, No Injuries Reported

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor December 14, 2016
A fire broke out at a construction site located at NYU Langone Medical Center on Wednesday.
Construction workers cleanup damage from the East Village fire.

NYU Can Help initiative launches

Marita Vlachou, News Editor April 2, 2015
NYU is launching the NYU Can Help initiative in order to help provide relief to those affected by the 7th Street fire.
Firefighters after an explosion by St. Marks Place. Soon firefighter may be trained for similar situations with ALIVE (Alex Bazeley)

Green House, Tisch Dance Company evacuated during East Village fire

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 26, 2015

NYU students were evacuated Thursday afternoon from Green House at Seventh Street Residence Hall and the Tisch Dance Company on Second Avenue following a massive explosion and...

NYU must report serious offenses

NYU must report serious offenses

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
In the wake of a new scandal, NYU needs a policy for reporting serious offenses.

Former student arraigned for fire

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer January 26, 2015
Former NYU student faces charges for setting classmate on fire.
via Facebook.com

SLAM urges NYU to drop JanSport

April 14, 2014
Student Labor Action Movement students and Bangladeshi labor advocates are calling for NYU to cut its ties with the company.
Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 13, 2014
Enrolling in college should not equate to abdicating freedom of speech.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Memorial honors Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire victims

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 26, 2014
Workers United and the Service Employees International Union sponsored an event to remember the 103rd anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
Hannah Luu/WSN

City fire raises questions about university’s evacuation policies

February 4, 2014
Evacuating modern high rise buildings at the sound of a fire alarm may not be the safest solution, due to fire-resistant building materials.
Courtesy of Nell Kessler

Tisch studio evacuated after fire breaks out nearby

December 5, 2013
Students leave Stella Adler Studio after occupants smell smoke from an adjacent building.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Factory regulations must be reformed

April 29, 2013
Recent factory incidents in Bangladesh demonstrate the dire need for labor regulations.