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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

Lower half of a person in front of a market holding a yellow Wegmans tote bag.

Is grocery delivery worth it?

If you find food shopping in New York City difficult, grocery delivery may be your saving grace.
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Arduous, tiring and burdensome should not be words that describe grocery shopping, but sometimes in New York City they are. There are few things worse than that 15-minute walk...

An image of a Sweetgreen storefront with a sign on the building that reads Sweetgreen.

Sweetgreen opens new Outpost location at Stern

The Stern School of Business expands their dining options for students on the go with new mobile order pickup stand.
Andrea Lui, Dining Editor January 29, 2024

https://nyunews.com/opinion/2022/04/05/insomnia-cookies-gerrymandering-nyu-dorms/

Off-Third: Stop gerrymandering, Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies’ delivery map is out of control. We need to establish order… for our dessert orders.
Sabrina Choudhary, Deputy Managing Editor April 5, 2022

Gerrymandering is a hot topic right now as states conduct redistricting exercises to correspond with the 2020 U.S. census. The fight to protect voting rights is crucial and deserves...

WoodSpoon is a food delivery app offering home-cooked meals. It has slowly gained popularity since its founding in 2019. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

WoodSpoon: The delivery app connecting customers and chefs

Delivering a delicious home-cooked meal and supporting home chefs, WoodSpoon could become a more personable UberEats.
Lucy McHugh, Contributing Writer February 11, 2022

As an avid foodie and a college student missing the luxury of home-cooked meals, I had to give WoodSpoon a try. This food delivery app sets itself apart by providing the satisfaction...

Food delivery services have become more essential in recent years. Mayor de Blasio must sign legislation to give them greater protections.
(Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

De Blasio must deliver for delivery workers

The New York City Council passed an unprecedented slate of legislation that will protect delivery workers from unsafe working conditions. Bill de Blasio should sign it immediately.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor September 24, 2021

Hurricane Ida revealed the shallowness of America’s praise for frontline workers. As the streets of New York flooded, some decided that a pizza or a burrito was more important...

A food delivery bike speeds down a Manhattan street. The New York City Council is considering regulatings food delivery apps such as GrubHub and Postmates. (Photo by Richard Chen)

NYC Council May Curb Food Delivery Apps

The New York City Council is considering stricter licensing requirements on food delivery apps amid fears of local businesses going under.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer March 5, 2020

The New York City Council is currently embroiled in a debate on whether or not food delivery apps should be regulated. The pressure faced by restaurants to pay high commissions...

Created by Daniel Nelson, Devin Visslailli and Jake Zimmerman, Ordego is an online convenience store that delivers different household items throughout East Village.

Ordego Is the Newest Convenience Store — And It’s in Your Phone

Rachel Sipress, Contributing Writer September 7, 2016
Ordego, an online convenience store, delivers a variety of items throughout the East Village with the promise of delivery in under 20 minutes.
UberEATS is a new food delivery service to help you get your favorite burger delivered to your door.

Every Move Your Food Makes, UberEATS Is Biking It

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor March 29, 2016
Uber has launched UberEATS, a stand-alone app for food delivery. How does it stack up against its competitors?
There are many food delivery services available which can help NYU students who are looking for an alternative to dining hall foods.

The Battle for Food Delivery App Supremacy

Kate Howard, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
A comparison of the most popular food apps in the city, including Seamless, Caviar and Maple.