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Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square

Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square

The activist organization, founded in the wake of Floyd’s murder, is now demanding an end to police terror and brutality.
Paul Kim and Taylor Knight April 21, 2021

Times Square is a popular New York tourist hotspot with flashing ads and billboards on every building. It was the site of multiple arrests of protesters, including NYU students, during an anti-ICE protest last weekend. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

NYU Students Arrested at Protest, Claim Police Misconduct

Hundreds gathered at Times Square to protest against ICE and forced hysterectomies. At least three NYU students who attended were arrested.
Trace Miller, News Editor September 21, 2020

Several NYU first-years gathered with about 200 other protesters in Times Square to protest United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and demand its abolishment on Saturday,...

Bill de Blasio is the king of New York. (Staff Illustration by Marva Shi)

Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Bill de Blasio

The NYU alumnus and self-proclaimed king of New York may not have been invited to NYU’s Alumni Weekend, but that’s not stopping him from advocating for his alma mater’s students.
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor October 28, 2019

Happy Alumni Weekend from Off-Third, WSN’s satire section. Try not to take us too seriously. Bill de Blasio is the king of New York. At least that’s what he tells me. We’re...

(Courtesy of Feast of Music)

Lake Street Dive Turns the Upper East Side Into Their Own Bonfire Sing-a-Long

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer November 15, 2018

Amid the neon lights of Times Square and a damp city night after a day of chills and rain showers, the intimate Beacon Theatre glowed on Broadway as it welcomed an age demographic...

The "Shot by AR-15" campaign has been making waves in subway stations around the city.

Student ‘Shot by AR-15’ Subway Campaign Challenges Gun Violence

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 15, 2018
School of Visual Arts seniors Ji Kim and Andy Koo raised awareness against gun violence with posters that played on Apple's “Shot on iPhone” ad.
Poster for Tisch Drama’s new musical ‘Times Square’ playing at Abe Burrows Theatre through March 3.

Tisch Drama Premieres New Musical ‘Times Square’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
Tisch's original musical "Times Square" tells the story of the great white way before it became the theme park we know of today.
"New York Now" is a new exhibition by Don Perlis at the Denise Bibro Fine Art in Chelsea.

Elmo Drinks Soda and Subway-goers Cower in Elaborate Chelsea Gallery

Rebecca Kao, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Don Perlis presents art focused on New York's iconic landmarks at The Denise Bibro Fine Art gallery in Chelsea.

This Weekend: Feb. 13 to 15

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer February 12, 2015
If you're looking for things to do this Valentine's weekend, check out this list for some inspiration.
Top 5 hidden gems to visit in city that never sleeps

Top 5 hidden gems to visit in city that never sleeps

April 1, 2014
Check out these little-known places for a good time in New York City.

Weekend Roam: Times Square

April 4, 2013
Our columnist visits Times Square in this week's edition of Weekend Roam.
Tanay Hudson for WSN

Food Network chef opens Times Square restaurant

September 24, 2012
Guy Fieri opened his new eatery in Times Square earlier this month.