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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

Citizens gather in Long Island City to protest the movement of Amazon into the area. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Amazon Backs Out of Long Island City Deal

One student, a native of Queens, had conflicting feelings about the deal that would directly impact his decision concerning post-graduation housing.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor February 20, 2019

NYU administrators and faculty expressed excitement when Amazon announced in November that it would open a Long Island City headquarters. But after protests by activists and public...

New Jersey band Malibu performing. Malibu, Pom Pom Squad, Nando Dale and Been Stellar joined forces for a one-night concert in Queens.

NYU’s Pom Pom Squad and Been Stellar Stun in Queens

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor January 29, 2018
NYU's Pom Pom Squad and Been Stellar Stun take center stage at Trans-Pecos in Queens.
Happy Lemon, in Queens, sells traditional bubble tea as well as Cheese Tea.

A New Drink Possibilitea

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 30, 2017
After Egg Cappuccino, Cheese Tea is starting to come up in people's feeds, sparking a lot of interest.
A woman walks her dog past the Unisphere in Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in the borough of Queens.

Out of Borough Adventure: Queens

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer September 21, 2017
New York City is bigger than Greenwich Village. Take the subway or the train to Queens to explore this diverse borough.
Gatsby’s on the Bay is a new american restaurant located at 695 Bay Street, Staten Island.

Around NYC in Five Eateries

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
For NYU students that tend to stay in their Greenwich Village bubble, the best way to explore the rest of New York City is through food.
Chance the Rapper performs at the Meadows on Oct 2.

The Meadows: Day Two

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
Day Two of the Meadows Music Festival included highlights from Chance the Rapper, the 1975 and Kanye West.
J. Cole performing at the Meadows on Oct 1.

The Meadows: Day One

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
A good start for the Meadows music festival with Post Malone and J. Cole, among others.
Is the Meadows Music Festival the new Gov Ball?

Is the Meadows Music Festival the new Gov Ball?

Anna Letson and Christopher Mendoza October 3, 2016
To make up for an abbreviated Governor's Ball back in June, the Meadows Music Festival was a home-run at Citi Field.
de Blasio's plan for a Brooklyn-Queens streetcar has the potential to improve transportation between the two boroughs.

Proposed Brooklyn to Queens Streetcar Would Stop at Tandon

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
Tandon students could have a new transportation method from Bill de Blasio's new proposed streetcar, which runs along the East River and cuts through Queens and Brooklyn.
Philipsburg Manor is only an hour train ride out of the city.

Day trips for the warmer weather

Emily Harris, Staff Writer April 26, 2015
Skip town for a day with some of the best options found outside of Manhattan to fully enjoy spring in a completely new environment.
Harry's Take: Closing bookstores detract from city's vitality

Harry’s Take: Closing bookstores detract from city’s vitality

April 20, 2014
Under a wave of gentrification and increased rent prices, the very face of New York is disappearing.
Courtesy of Adrian Fussell

One year later: Outer Boroughs

October 29, 2013
Reflecting on the impact of Hurricane Sandy in the outer boroughs.