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

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

Washington Square News

New Yorks 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.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Homelessness numbers reach record highs

March 27, 2013
Shelterless men, women and children are filling the streets of New York City as the loss of public housing and the lingering effects of economic downturn weigh on the city.