Squirrels Against Privatization of our Parks
Photo: Miriam West, one of the wonderful street artist vendors at Union Square Park
Month: June 2008
NYC Parks Commissioner Benepe responds to NY Times' Op-Ed on Ridgewood Reservoir
You really have to read between the lines when New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe speaks about plans he wishes to implement in our city parks. Last week, the New York Times printed Commissioner … Read more…
Recap: * Union Square: Not For Sale * Yesterday's Event
Save Union Square 2008 gathering yesterday, Thursday, June 5th, at Union Square Park was quite the success! Yes, there was a marching band! And a roving “Heroes of Union Square” walking tour featuring actors portraying … Read more…
Reverend Billy & Friends give Union Square Partnership and Mayor Bloomberg a message
Reverend Billy & Friends give notice to the Union Square Partnership and Mayor Bloomberg that the historic Union Square Pavilion is NOT For Sale. A scene from last night, Wednesday, June 4th, atop the fenced-in … Read more…
Thoughts on Construction at Washington Square Park
Somebody mentioned the other day that they walked by Washington Square Park and it looked like the whole place had been bulldozed. (Which … of course… a lot of it has.) It’s true – when … Read more…
Please say it isn't so — Mayor Bloomberg seeking third term?
Apparently, our CEO Mayor Michael Bloomberg feels he has not done enough damage during his two terms and is “exploring” ways to further his “agenda” which he considers “unfinished.” The New York Times reports today … Read more…
Union Square Not for Sale; Business vs. Community Improvement Districts; Gathering Thursday, June 5th 5 p.m.
Why is a Business Improvement District (BID) in charge of a City Park anyway? At Union Square Park, the Union Square Partnership – the local BID – is in charge of basically everything that happens … Read more…
Actually, Mr. Vellonakis, the Washington Square Park Fountain is already aligned. As is, Fountain is Park’s "midpoint"
Watching the screening of the work-in-progress documentary “SQUARE: Straightening out Washington Square Park” last night at the Bowery Poetry Club, there was some key footage featuring Parks Department designer George Vellonakis. It is his plan … Read more…