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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A choir in various black and red garments perform under banners reading, “Workers United” and “Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition.”

Hundreds gather to commemorate 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

NYU community members honored the lives lost during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at New York City’s commemoration yesterday.
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor Mar 26, 2024

Around 200 people gathered outside NYU’s Brown Building to honor the lives lost in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on Monday afternoon. The fire, which killed 146 workers...

A woman in a brown jacket bends down and lays a white flower on the pavement among other flowers. In front of her is a banner and a wreath, behind it is a fire truck.

Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

A commemoration of the 1911 tragedy included speeches from local politicians, and a history of U.S. labor law.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2023

Hundreds gathered outside NYU’s Brown Building on Friday to commemorate the 112th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the 1911 tragedy that led to historic reforms...

A black-and-white image showcasing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory located in what is now the Brown Building. Two rows of factory workers sit in a long-desk formation working at sewing machines.

Video: 111th anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to be commemorated

A ceremony for the anniversary of the fire, which took place in NYU’s Brown Building, will be held online on Friday, March 25.
Evan Watanabe, Contributing Writer Mar 25, 2022

March 25 marks the 111th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragic incident that killed 146 workers and led to a public outcry against unsafe working conditions...

McSorleys Old Ale House “allegedly haunted”, a stop on the East Village ghost tour. (Photo by Kai Kobori-Hotchkiss)

There’s Evil in the East Village, Sorta

Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer Oct 23, 2018

Let’s talk ghosts. More specifically, let’s talk about the ghosts whom we, as NYU students, should really be more concerned about. In order to know more about such ghosts,...

Jonathan Tan/WSN

Memorial honors Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire victims

Kavish Harjai, News Editor Mar 26, 2014
Workers United and the Service Employees International Union sponsored an event to remember the 103rd anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.

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