![On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented amounts of rain to New York City and caused alarming floods. The damage has prompted more scrutiny on the citys future environmental agenda. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/news-flooding-900x675-1.jpeg)
Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy
The historic devastation Hurricane Ida wrought upon New York underscores the urgency of investing in climate infrastructure. Eric Adams’ climate plans, which remain vague, must prioritize climate resiliency and corporate accountability.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 13, 2021
![On September 1, a flash flood emergency was declared for New York City from the heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Many NYU commuter students had trouble finding their way back home and to class while relying on public transit. (Staff Photos by Shaina Ahmed and Rachel Cohen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/culture-flooding-900x675.jpg)
Hurricane Ida leaves commuter students at the mercy of the elements
On the eve of the first day of classes, the fallout of Hurricane Ida created a public transit nightmare that left students stranded.
Sabrina Choudhary, Identity & Equity Editor
• September 3, 2021
![The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_8373-900x675.jpg)
The Soapbox: Kabul, Hurricane Ida, Nabisco strike
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor
• August 30, 2021
![Satellite image showing Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hurricane-florence-900x583.jpg)
When a Hurricane Hits Home: Students Brace For Florence
Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
Alex Domb, News Editor
• September 13, 2018
![A house is right in front of Jamaris Martinez-Lugos grandparents house, the house is supposed to be on top of the blue columns on the right side but there was a flood and the river knocked it down.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/043018_puerto-rico_Jamaris-Martinez-Lugo-3-900x506.jpg)
Returning Puerto Rican Students Face Uncertainty
Yasmin Gulec, Natalie Chinn and Pamela Jew
• April 29, 2018
![Salome Ramirez, a CAS junior part of the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program, discusses the struggles her and her family went through during the national disaster. Ramirez continues her studies in journalism at NYU with a minor in Psychology.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020518_hurricane_JendayiOmowale-633x900.jpg)
Starting Fresh after Hurricane Maria
Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer
• February 5, 2018
![A Puerto Rican Perspective on Coming to NYU](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ops-gigi-1-900x600.jpg)
A Puerto Rican Perspective on Coming to NYU
A member of NYU's Hurricane Maria Assistance Program writes about the educational hindrances in Puerto Rico and how NYU has provided relief.
Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2018
![Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IMG_0426-e1551033656544-878x900.jpg)
Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal
Wayne Chen, Staff Writer
• October 24, 2017
![Puerto Rico Needs a Voice](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ops_de-la-bastida-900x600.jpg)
Puerto Rico Needs a Voice
Allison De La Bastida, Contributing Writer
• October 10, 2017
![We Should Politicize Natural Disasters](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Contributing-Writer-Image-1-1200x932.jpg)
We Should Politicize Natural Disasters
Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer
• September 27, 2017
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024