Social justice advocate Jennifer Jones Austin joins NYU
Jennifer Jones Austin, a civil rights lawyer and prominent social justice advocate, will help develop the school’s curricula and advance social work projects.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 14, 2022
Opinion: NYC deserves answers and reimbursements from Bill de Blasio
Before rushing to file for the governor’s race, Bill de Blasio should properly address his misuse of security detail as mayor and make appropriate financial reimbursements.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 4, 2021
Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable
Recent findings of NYPD officers' misconduct underscore the importance of strict disciplinary accountability.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 28, 2021
Opinion: Close Rikers now
Amid an alarming rise in suicides, neglect and unlivable conditions, it is incumbent upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down Rikers Island jail complex and stop wasting taxpayer money on pointless reforms.
Asha Ramachandran, Opinion Editor
• September 30, 2021
Opinion: De Blasio’s rezoning plan is gentrification in the making
Mayor Bill de Blasio pledged to increase access to affordable housing for SoHo, NoHo and Chinatown residents with a controversial upzoning plan. The plan, however, will likely instead increase gentrification in NYU’s backyard and reduce net affordable housing. The City Planning Commision should reject it outright.
Asha Ramachandran, Opinion Editor
• September 1, 2021
NYU Community Members Demand NYC Education Reform Amid COVID-19
Students came together with activists and educators to create a space for discussion and planning the next steps in fighting inequitable education amid the pandemic.
Dylan Wahbe, Contributing Writer
• April 26, 2020
Coronavirus Cases Rise at NYU Hospitals
Several patients are currently receiving treatment at NYU Langone’s Winthrop, Tisch and Brooklyn hospitals.
Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer
• March 12, 2020
The Disrepute of Mayor de Blasio
Why New York City’s mayor is so disliked, and what that means for the city’s politics.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 24, 2019
Rectenwald’s Students Share Perspectives on Postponed Yiannopoulos Talk
Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak for a class of LS students, but the event was postponed one day before.
Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2018
President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word
NYU Student Labor Action Movement, USAS #44, Guest Editorial
• October 2, 2017
London Keeps Calm and Carries On, But Can the US?
Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer
• March 28, 2017
De Blasio’s Plan to Manage the Homeless Crisis Is Complicated
John Barna, Contributing Writer
• March 7, 2017
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