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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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A tax break is saving NYU $141 million this year. Here’s how.

Universities in New York are exempt from paying property taxes. Here’s how much NYU saves.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large Nov 23, 2022

NYU has released their 2020 tax forms to WSN before filing them. (Staff illustration by Chelsea Li)

Off-Third: NYU’s 2020 Receipts: $400 Million to Lady Gaga, $2 to Student Health Center and More

NYU has released their 2020 tax returns one year in advance, and we’ve conducted a full review. Here’s what we found.
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor Oct 23, 2019

Off-Third is WSN’s satire section. In an unprecedented step toward transparency, NYU has released its 2020 tax returns to WSN before filing them. This comes after WSN published...

Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Staff Photo by Sam Klein)

What It Means for NYUAD to Be Fully Funded by the UAE

WSN explains the most important facts found in the last nine years of NYU Abu Dhabi’s tax returns.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi Apr 7, 2019

Public information on NYU Abu Dhabi is limited — to say the least. From labor abuses involved in building the campus to professors who have been denied entry, much about the...

Inside NYU’s Finances

Inside NYU’s Finances

Fernanda Nunes, Copy Chief Feb 5, 2018

As we all know, NYU has a large endowment. But what not many of us know is that some of those numbers are available to us, through its Form 990 and audits. WSN decided to take...

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

WSN Editorial Board Nov 20, 2017
For a tax bill that is being promoted as relief for the middle class, this bill — if passed — will drastically hurt millions of American students. In a country where we encourage people to work hard and to go to pursue higher education, this seems objectively backwards.
The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

Alison Zimmerman, Staff Writer Nov 7, 2017
Though unlikely to gain real traction, the Democrats' proposed child allowance — a monthly check for low income parents to cover costs of childcare — brings forth an important conversation on some fundamental inequality that still plagues these United States.
Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2016
Publicly available tax returns would keep those in power in check through the looming threat of their unethical dealings being made public.
NYU has made efforts to help undocumented students obtain college educations for the past two years.

Aid Wanted for Undocumented Financial Aid Program

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer Sep 23, 2016
The NYU community provides feedback on the university's pilot program to help students without documentation.
States Can Make Fantasy Sports Safe and Profitable

States Can Make Fantasy Sports Safe and Profitable

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer Sep 15, 2016
Gambling or not, fantasy sports are a burgeoning multi-billion dollar industry which can and should be regulated and taxed.
EU Free Trade Rules Hide a System of Inequality

EU Free Trade Rules Hide a System of Inequality

Matthew Collins, Contributing Writer Sep 8, 2016
While it was despicable of Ireland to allow a company to pay almost no tax, we should not forget that the European Commission’s motives in deciding this case were equally appalling.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

Tax Returns Snafu Hits International Students with Fees

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2016
NYU is among various colleges at which international students have yet to receive their tax returns.
Public school system needs reform, not superfluous money

Public school system needs reform, not superfluous money

Mar 31, 2014
De Blasio should strengthen the system by integrating the features that have made charter schools so successful into public institutions.

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