NYU Local
The independent blog of New York University.
Rachel Lawal
B.A in History with a minor in Chemistry
Dianna Shen
hello! i’m on twitter @ddiannashen
Kashish Bhatia
your mom’s favorite daughter.
Aria Young
NYU Journalism student. Culture writer. Audio journalist. Proudly Chinese.
Reed Ounjian
Head Editor for NYU Local. New Yorker writing about New Yorkers (among other things), studying Journalism & Cinema Studies
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Latest Posts
A Sustainable Village: The Zero-Waste Haven Making Sustainability Accessible
Featuring an exclusive interview with store owner Em Hynes, reporter Nicole Ranile explores the story behind A Sustainable Village, the…
Toxic Masculinity and Misrepresentation in Comics
The idea of being a man has been on the rise as being a hard topic to discuss. Beginning to even write is troubling to me, due to how hard…
NYU Local Love Songs
’Tis the season!
Saving Elizabeth Street Garden: A Community’s Fight for Green Space
In the heart of Manhattan’s Nolita neighborhood, the Elizabeth Street Garden stands as a tranquil green space cherished by locals and…
Beating the Winter Blues
As the autumn season freezes over into chilly New York winters, many people experience lower mood and energy levels due to seasonal…
Sure We Can: The Brooklyn Nonprofit Building Better Futures Through Recycling
From environmental awareness to social inclusion, Sure We Can is constantly evolving in its effort to create a safe space for canners —…
Saving Lives, One E-Bike at a Time
Reporter Hannah Rah spoke with representatives of the Invest NYC Sustainable Development Goal Initiative about their efforts to protect…
Golden Years Hustle: The Stolen Goods Market Run by Senior Citizens in Chinatown
With rampant shoplifting becoming an increasingly contentious issue since the pandemic, we are taking a look at a group of elderly patrons…
The Duality of Eating Disorders and “The Substance”
After seeing Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance (2024), artist and writer Ava Sexton reflects on her battle with anorexia, personifying the…
NYU Local’s “A Very Jazzy Thanksgiving” Playlist
A warming soundtrack for the holiday.
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