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

Washington Square News

Report: homeless rates increased

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The Coalition for the Homeless released their State of the Homeless report for NYC, showing that more children than ever are sleeping in homeless shelters.
 Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced housing plans.

De Blasio confronts city housing shortage

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2015
Mayor de Blasio makes an effort to provide affordable housing to residents.

Investigation will help NYC homeless shelters

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 22, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to investigate the city's homeless shelters procedures is a positive step towards improving homeless safety.
Knock Knock Give a Sock has collected over 12,000 pairs of socks since its founding by Silver junior Adina Lichtman last November.

Sock collecting nonprofit gains momentum

Shinil Kim October 6, 2014
Silver junior Adina Lichtman founded Knock Knock Give a Sock to provide donated socks to the homeless.
[UPDATE] CAS students work to help homeless in NYC

[UPDATE] CAS students work to help homeless in NYC

Avani Hegde, Contributing Writer September 29, 2014
Showered with Hope Inc. seeks to provide resources to the homeless in New York City.
De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
De Blasio criticized the former administration for not properly addressing the homeless issue. Now, he is continuing previous policies and the homelessness rate has increased.
New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

February 26, 2014
Approximately 22,000 children are homeless in New York City.
The exterior of the Strand Book Store. (Staff photo by Lauren Kim)

Homeless complain about sprinklers used at Strand Bookstore

November 20, 2013
Homeless New Yorkers report being sprayed by Strand's periodically used sprinklers.
Courtesy of Pier Kids: The Life

Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.
New York's growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

New York’s growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

October 21, 2013
The next New York City mayor must take serious steps to make affordable housing more accessible and reduce the level of homelessness rampant throughout the city.
Daniel Huang for WSN

Day by day: Leadbetter tells of life without home

March 27, 2013
Despite his homelessness Danny Leadbetter lives his life one day at a time.
Sofia Ferrandiz for WSN

John Penley protests to convince NYU students to help homeless

March 4, 2013
Activist John Penley vows to camp outside of Bobst Library for a month as a way to encourage the NYU community to contribute to the homeless.