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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

India Walton is a democratic socialist who won the Buffalo’s mayoral Democratic primary in June. While Buffalo’s majority-Democratic electorate would typically ensure Walton’s election as mayor, some of her fellow Democrats have refused to endorse her. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Opinion: Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton deserves Democrats’ endorsement

The lack of support for democratic socialist India Walton among New York state Democrats is unacceptable and foolish politics. 
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor October 26, 2021

Democratic socialist India Walton defeated incumbent Mayor Byron Brown’s attempt to seek a fifth term in the Buffalo mayoral primary in June. In this predominantly Democratic...

Bloomberg Is Everything Wrong With Money in Politics

Bloomberg Is Everything Wrong With Money in Politics

A race between Trump and Bloomberg would be a disastrous hit to democracy and a symbolic shift toward an American oligarchy.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor February 25, 2020

American elections are devolving into a tournament of oligarchs. The President of the United States is a billionaire businessman from Manhattan, and a current Democratic presidential...

NYU professor James Ryan had difficulty voting in the New York gubernatorial elections last week.

Upset NYU Professor One of Many Who Couldn’t Vote Last Week

Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.
Kathryn Chapman, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.
Hilary Clinton’s metrocard incident was one of the many funny moments political candidates have had in New York.

Candidates Doze in City That Never Sleeps

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 11, 2016
A collection of all the hilarious things the presidential candidates have done while campaigning in NYC.
UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

September 11, 2013
After a tight Democratic primary election Tuesday night, the Board of Elections will hold a recount starting on Monday, Sept. 16.
Janelle Grace for WSN

Primary Spring/Summer 2013

September 7, 2012
Inspired by Jackie O. and the Mediterranean, Primary presented a lady like collection begging to be packed for your next chic vacation.