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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

Hurricane Sandy caused a significant amount of damage to NYU Langone, which suffered damage to many facilities and suffered revenue and grant losses.

NYU sues for $1.47 billion over denied Sandy insurance coverage

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
NYU is suing an insurance company for $1.47 billion because it was denied coverage of losses during Superstorm Sandy.

Divest projects images of Sandy

Suebin Kim, Staff Writer October 30, 2014
Students from NYU Divest projected images of the destruction from superstrom Sandy on the walls of the lobby of the Kimmel Center.
Experts reflect on  Sandy, future planning

Experts reflect on Sandy, future planning

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Event Coverage of "Sandy and the City: Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency in a Changing Climate"
 Study concludes impact of Sandy evacuation on nurses

Study concludes impact of Sandy evacuation on nurses

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor September 2, 2014
A recent study found that nurses at NYU Langone work in stressful conditions.
File photo by Kelly Schott

NYU Langone awarded grant for Sandy damages

August 24, 2014
FEMA grants NYU Langone Medical Center $1.13 billion for Superstorm Sandy damages.
Olivia Ellis for WSN

Select dorms prepare for future storms

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 17, 2013
After its renovations, Brittany residence hall was storm-ready, and Hayden residence hall will be prepared for future storms following its scheduled renovations in the coming year.
Courtesy of Rebuild By Design

Rebuild by Design nears third phase

October 16, 2013
The NYU Rebuild by Design competition is nearing the end of stage two.
Hurricane Sandy victims still struggle despite plentiful resources

Hurricane Sandy victims still struggle despite plentiful resources

May 2, 2013
Hurricane Sandy victims continue to struggle to revert to the lives they once had despite a lack of support from the government.
Tess Mayer for WSN

Coney Island reopens after Hurricane Sandy devastation

March 28, 2013
America's Playground is coming back strong after recuperating from the damage Hurricane Sandy caused.

New city project seeks to honor Newtown victims

February 22, 2013
New Jersey’s Firefighters’ Mutual Benevolent Association is building 26 playgrounds in memory of those lost in Newtown massacre.

Main Langone hospital reopens post-Sandy

January 3, 2013
Two months after Sandy, NYU Langone Medical Center's main hospital reopens many of its inpatient services, and hospital staff reflect on the unprecedented process as they return to their regular routines at Tisch Hospital.

Bartenders donate shifts to Sandy victims

December 18, 2012
NYU alum and bar owner Michael Sinesky is donating Friday night shifts to displaced bartenders from the Rockaways.