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

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

Washington Square News

Following a 2021 hunger strike, members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance now gather for a hearing on reduced taxi medallion loans. (Photo by Zhuoer Liu)

Taxi drivers rally at NY City Hall

Taxi drivers gathered outside City Hall for the Taxi and Limousine Commision’s public hearing to in support of reduced medallion loans.
Zhuoer Liu, Contributing Writer February 10, 2022

Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance gathered outside New York City Hall on Feb. 8 for a Taxi and Limousine Commission public hearing on the promised debt relief they...

Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance are on strike, protesting exploitative licensing regulations and calling for debt relief. The union began an indefinite hunger strike on Oct. 20 outside of City Hall. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)

‘Loss is not an option’: New York’s taxi drivers begin hunger strike

The New York Taxi Workers Alliance began its hunger strike at City Hall on Oct. 20. They are protesting against a proposed debt relief plan that they say will hurt drivers more than it will help them.
Abby Wilson, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, the union representing taxicab drivers in New York City, gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday night to mark the beginning of a...