New York City’s only refugee shelter is out of space
I sat down with We Are Not Afraid staff member Stephanie Gaitan to talk about the state of New York City’s only refugee shelter.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• December 14, 2022
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
One New York state assemblymember is introducing a bill that would help keep families out of overcrowded shelters, terrible conditions and in homes, regardless of their immigration status. The bill should be passed.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• December 6, 2022
Opinion: Get involved with community service around New York City
Don’t continue romanticizing what the city offers without contributing to making it a better place to live.
Molly Koch, Contributing Writer
• September 12, 2022
Mutual aid org. fights police presence in Washington Square Park
During an aid distribution event at Washington Square Park last month, police officers displaced unhoused people living in the park, discarded their belongings and made several arrests. Now, the organization behind the event is pushing back.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor
• September 5, 2022
Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
Mayor Eric Adams’ recent campaign to ramp up sweeps of unhoused encampments makes it more important than ever for NYU students to take the initiative and support their neighbors in need.
Steph Wittstruck, Contributing Writer
• May 4, 2022
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
The right-wing media wants you to hate unhoused people. Don’t let them egg you on.
WSN Editorial Board
• April 11, 2022
Interactive maze exhibit at Astor Place educates on homeless issues
RxHome NYC, an organization dedicated to addressing the struggles that homeless people face in New York City, opened a maze exhibit titled “The Way Home” at Astor Place from Nov. 3-7.
Talia Barrington, Contributing Writer
• November 17, 2021
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