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Washington Square News

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

Rebecca Gelpí, an NYU senior majoring in Journalism and Cinema Studies holds up her Puerto Rican ID. Gelpí and her friend Lola Palerm were denied entry from Los Feliz, a Mexican bar/restaurant on the Lower East Side, apparently due to their Puerto Rican IDs. (Photo by Cecilia Hua)

Bar Denies NYU Student for Her Puerto Rican ID

An NYU Student was barred from entering Los Feliz, a Lower East Side bar, because of her Puerto Rican ID.
Cecilia Hua, Contributing Writer Mar 2, 2020

What was supposed to be a fun night out with friends took a turn when CAS senior Rebecca Gelpí was denied entry at a bar. The reason? Her Puerto Rican ID.  Gelpí was out...

Courtesy of New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

New York state takes measures against ID forgery

Apr 3, 2013
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