Washington Sq Park Phase II Up Next!
Updated January 29, 2010: Work on Phase II began Fall 2009 and is scheduled to be completed Fall 2010. Note: as of early 2011, the work is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2011. Part … Read more…
Month: July 2009
Blog Break
I posted more than usual today (see below) in anticipation of taking the next few weeks off beginning tomorrow, July 15th until Monday, August 10th — barring any breaking news! Please send in any tips. … Read more…
A Day in the Park
Photo: Cat Alright, there wasn’t really a demolition going on at that moment but you get the idea and can add your own caption.
Blog Posting Update …
No new posts today but I have a few in store for tomorrow, Tuesday 7/14. Then I’m taking a blogging break from Wednesday, July 15th to Monday, August 10th. (If some really key news occurs, … Read more…
The 'New' Times Square: Public Space as Suburban Mall and Now Also For Rent
Seriously, I think I felt more comfortable with how Times Square was before with all the traffic (and even before that when it was really, uh, gritty…) … this is totally geared to tourists. It … Read more…
Two Events: One about the Park, One at the Park Wed. July 8th – (1) Community Board 2 Meets to Discuss Washington Sq Park Redesign: Phase III; (2) "Park-Lit" Readings: "LOST AND FOUND: Stories from New York"
Wednesday, July 8th: * Community Bd 2 Parks Committee on WSP Phase III, 6:30 p.m. @ NYU Silver Building, 32 Waverly Pl. Room 206 (I.D Required) Meeting includes: Presentation and discussion of plans for NYU … Read more…
Free Chess Lessons Begin Today at Wash Sq Park NW Corner Mondays-Thursdays 1-5 p.m. Through August 6th
Beginning Today — Free Chess Lessons at Washington Square Park! Mondays through Thursdays * 1 pm-5 pm July 6th – August 6th Northwest corner of Washington Square Park near Washington Square West and Waverly Place … Read more…
Will Joe Jr.'s, Village Institution for 35 years, close Sunday?
I went in Joe Jr.’s restaurant about four months ago, inspired I think by Vanishing New York’s previous coverage of this Village institution (same location for 35 years). It’s a real old school New York … Read more…
NYU: "Thanks for your patience" (Former Provincetown Playhouse Site); the University Continues Its Unregulated Building, Ignoring Community Agreements
Former site of Provincetown Playhouse… On looking at this site on Sunday (6/28), when these photos were taken, it sure didn’t look like much had been preserved despite New York University ultimately agreeing to a mere … Read more…