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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

NYU Langone Health should include Juneteenth on its holiday calendar. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday would be an act of recognition that shows Langone acknowledges the historical wrong of slavery. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: NYU Langone failed by not designating Juneteenth as a holiday

Instead of offering employees an optional “Cultural Heritage Day” in place of Juneteenth, NYU Langone should do the right thing by acknowledging the historical significance of June 19.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor November 8, 2021

WSN recently reported that NYU Langone Health, NYU’s academic health center, did not include Juneteenth on its holiday calendar, instead allowing employees to choose one...

The outside of NYU Langone Medical Center, located on First Avenue. (Photo by Tony Wu)

New Langone Environmental Hazard Center Incorporates Multidisciplinary Approach

Staff with expertise in anything from genetics to music composition are working on a new center opened by NYU Langone Health.
Helen Catherine Wajda, Contributing Writer January 31, 2019

Last week, NYU Langone Health announced the launch of its Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards, which will focus on studying the health effects of a variety of...

Researchers combine with weeks of psychotherapy with a single dose of Psilocybin to improve the quality of life of recently diagnosed cancer patients

Cancer Therapy Could Be Psychedelic

Kristina Hayhurst, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health Dr. Stephen Ross spoke about the potential of psychedelics in medicine at the World’s Fair Nano on Sept. 16.
The Zika virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites.

NYU Langone Says Hosting Olympics in Brazil Is Irresponsible

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
NYU Langone professors advise postponing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro due to the Zika virus outbreak.
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Study focuses on biomechanics

Avani Hegde, Contributing Writer September 15, 2014
Sonja Molfenter, an Assistant Professor at Steinhardt, explores the differences in swallowing function between women and men which could result in more targeted treatments for swallowing disorders.
SUNY nurses take legal action against NYU Langone

SUNY nurses take legal action against NYU Langone

Luxi Peng, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014
NYU Langone is unable to fire nurses from a former SUNY hospital due to a temporary restraining order.

Langone receives extra funds for Sandy relief

December 27, 2012
In the continued efforts to repair destroyed facilities, FEMA has allotted additional aid to the Langone Medical Center.