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Updated Washington Square Park Blog received word that “two huge trees” were being chopped down in the Northwest Quadrant of the park late last month. A reader wrote in: “TWO huge trees are getting taken … Read more…
Updated Sept. 13 9:37 a.m. I could write a book about outdoor community cats, NYC’s Animal Care Centers (ACC), and the way New York City government, our elected officials, treat other species, in particular cats … Read more…
Large Swath of Manhattan to be Sprayed by Truck with Pesticides from Far Downtown to 30th Street The pesticide spray “program” to kill mosquitoes said to be carrying West Nile virus began in 1999 under … Read more…
A March for Palestine took place yesterday Labor Day Monday beginning at Union Square in the early afternoon. Thousands of protesters marched uptown reportedly heading towards the United Nations until turned back by police. Afterwards, … Read more…
The Year Following the Tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire a Block from the Park Happy Labor Day. Workers fought for this day of recognition via organizing and events such as this demonstration held in Washington … Read more…
The Washington Square Park Folk Festival first took place in 2011 and is approaching its 14th year this coming Sunday. Now an annual event, it was the brainchild of former WSP Administrator Rebecca Ferguson (three … Read more…
I’m delayed in writing about the 36 foot American Elm tree that was axed on the eastern end of the park at Garibaldi Plaza in late May. I mentioned it in my Washington Square Park … Read more…
Another Summer Film at the park! At Washington Square Park’s Garibaldi Plaza Tuesday, August 20th Showing of “Much Ado About Nothing” 8:30 p.m. From NYC Parks: Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in … Read more…
The Latest at the Park Bathrooms “open later seasonally”? Time not reflected (pretty sure it used to be). Oh, the saga of the trees on the Fountain Plaza. Recently, we saw the demise of this … Read more…
The Hare Krishna Festival arrives at Washington Square Park on Saturday, June 8th from 12-7 p.m. This festive event has been an annual tradition at the park for many years now. A parade beginning at … Read more…
Under the Washington Square Arch! French “Films on the Green” at the park. Free! Two Fridays in June: Friday, June 7 | Washington Square Park Final Set (5ème Set) Directed by Quentin Reynaud With Alex … Read more…
New York Post reports on new food cart, says it will be installed to “Combat Park’s Notorious Outdoor Drug Bazaar” Washington Square Park was redesigned between late 2007 and 2014+ under Mayor Bloomberg. The plan … Read more…
At last? Community Board 2’s Parks Committee to discuss Washington Square Park at their next meeting Wednesday, June 5th 6:30 p.m. You can attend in person or remotely via Zoom. See links below. COMMUNITY BOARD … Read more…
The 66th season of the Washington Square Music Festival begins tonight, June 4th, at Washington Square Park and will continue Tuesdays in June. Tonight’s concert features Brooklyn-based Los Hacheros. The Washington Square Music Festival has … Read more…
Official Dedication Ceremony for the Storied Arch Took Place May 4th, 1895 The official dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Arch at Washington Square Park took place on May 4th, 1895. This marks the beloved … Read more…