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Day: May 15, 2008

In the News… NYU Student goes for home run at graduation at Yankee Stadium — First time in 32 years graduation not held at Washington Sq Pk

May 15, 2008

Yesterday, for the first time in 32 years, NYU Students graduated somewhere other than Washington Square Park, and one ambitious student, William Lopez, decided to try for a home run at replacement graduation site, Yankee … Read more…

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NYC Parks Department Sticking to Pro-Turf Stance Despite Incomplete Answers from "Review"

May 15, 2008

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released its draft report (officially termed a “literature review”) on artificial turf. The New York Times reports today that the the report “conducted on behalf of the … Read more…

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N.Y. Dosas Returns Today to Washington Sq Park after Four Month Break

May 15, 2008

According to New York Magazine, N.Y. Dosas, a “purely vegetarian” food cart serving lunch and a favorite of Washington Square Park-dwellers, returns to the South side of the Park today after a four month break! … Read more…

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