Celebrate the extension of the vendors' permit through the end of their season in October and add on extra festivities for Mexican and Central American Independence Day. Caesar Fuentes, the organizing force behind the vendors, promises that "the food vendors committee will host a livelier than usual weekend event - more soccer games, pinatas, music, and a 2 day art exhibit featuring photographs taken by the food vendors." Sounds good to us. more ›

Lizzy Marlin, Founder of Fizzy Lizzy more ›

We've been following this story for a couple of weeks, but some big news today: NYU has finally gone ahead and banned Coke from all campus vending machines! The company refused to allow an independent investigation into their labor practices in Colombia-- they had accused of partnering with bottling companies that kidnapped and killed union leaders. Apparently, the company came close to agreeing to the commission, but then backed off when it realized the information could be used in lawsuits in the United States. The Washington Square News continues their great series of reports: more ›