A dance of lions
A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer
• February 17, 2023
What to do this week: Valentine’s Day card-making, a puppet show and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 13-19.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor
• February 12, 2023
This weekend: NYU DJs to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the dance floor
This Friday at 10 p.m., NYU student DJs will turn Astor Place Hairstylists from a barber shop into a dance party.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2023
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
The Iranian actress discusses preparing for the one-woman play, and channeling her heritage while performing.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2022
Unlicensed weed stores pose as legitimate dispensaries, enticing NYU buyers
The slow rollout of cannabis vendor licenses in New York has led unlicensed sellers with legitimate-looking storefronts to dominate the market.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 9, 2022
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Instagram artist Foodmasku on turning isolation into funny food masks, gun violence in America, and his plans for the future.
Alisha Goel, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2022
Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30
Three decades ago since its release, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a screening for Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” to commemorate the legacy of the film and the enduring memory of the civil rights activist.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• December 9, 2022
Mayor Adams wages war against rats
Mayor Eric Adams passed the Rat Action Plan last month to combat the skyrocketing number of rodents scurrying across the city. This week, he contested a fine for his failure to fend them off in his own home.
Adrianna Nehme and Kayla Hardersen
• December 8, 2022
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
The city plans to phase out the classic MetroCard in 2023 and fully replace it with OMNY. But it shouldn’t.
James Bisceglia, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2022
LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency
The indie rock group that rose to prominence in New York in the early 2000s began its 20-show residency at Brooklyn Steel on Nov. 18.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022
Rolf’s NYC: Christmas sleigh or neigh?
Relatively ignored during the off-season, Rolf’s is packed until closing from November to January. Do the reviews and social media exposure live up to the hype at this German bar?
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2022
‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’ is a love letter to rock, New York City and the early 2000s
The documentary premiered at the IFC Center on Nov. 3 and will be available to stream on Showtime on Nov. 29.
Ferris Elaraby, Contributing Writer
• November 29, 2022