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Month: October 2009

More on Tombstone Discovery At Washington Square Park Which Could Date Back to 18th Century — Update: Confirmed!

October 26, 2009

Update 2:13 p.m! Confirmed by NYC Parks Department. From Cristina DeLuca from NYC Parks Department Press Office: Yes, I can confirm. Archaeologists and engineers are on the scene to make a preliminary report and nothing … Read more…

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Was a Tombstone Discovered Today at Washington Square Park While Digging Up Southwest side?

October 23, 2009

As many people know, Washington Square Park was previously a burial ground – a “potters field” – from 1797-1825.  It is believed that up to 20,000 bodies were buried there at that time.  During Phase … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II — Photos

October 20, 2009

WSP Blog is taking a short hiatus until Monday, November 2nd (right before Election Day!) but there’s still a few posts lingering (more updated photos of the work, and some commentary) that I’ll post in … Read more…

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Electric Literature Soapbox Reading Series #2 Tuesday, October 20th at Washington Square Park 12 noon – 4 p.m.

October 19, 2009

Electric Literature:  The Soapbox Reading Series #2 @ Washington Square Park * Tuesday, October 20th Electric Literature is a magazine featuring literary fiction based in Brooklyn.  Tuesday, October 20th is part 2 of their Soapbox … Read more…

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Next NYC Mayoral Debate Tuesday, Oct. 27th, 7 p.m.; Two Male Candidates, All Male Reporters will Conduct "Debate"

October 19, 2009

The next NYC Mayoral Debate will be held Tuesday, October 27th from 7- 8 p.m. between (candidate-with-multiple-paid-for-party-affiliations-but-declared-as) Independent Michael Bloomberg and Democratic Party Candidate William Thompson.  It will air on WABC-TV, 1010 WINS Radio, and … Read more…

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Freddy's Brooklyn Roundhouse Cable/Internet Show Covers Jane Jacobs' Event at Judson Church in Two Episodes

October 16, 2009

Freddy’s Brooklyn Roundhouse is a well-produced “non-corporate media” outlet, viewed on MNN (Manhattan Neighborhood Network), BCAT (Brooklyn Community Access Television) and YouTube, covering topics such as The Atlantic Yards, media consolidation, Eminent Domain abuse, as … Read more…

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NY Daily News: Insiders Say Term Limits, Supporter Apathy Could Damage Mayor Bloomberg's Chances of Reelection

October 15, 2009

Adam Lisberg, The New York Daily News City Hall Bureau Chief, has an interesting article, “Insiders say term limits, supporter apathy could damage Mayor Bloomberg’s chances of reelection,”in today’s paper. From the article: Mayor Bloomberg’s … Read more…

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Phase II Washington Square Park Redesign: The Signs Arrive!

October 14, 2009

Last week, I was wondering where the signs were that would alert people as to why 1/2 of Washington Square Park, a public space, was now suddenly shuttered to public use.  The signs have now … Read more…

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First NYC Mayoral Debate between Michael Bloomberg and William Thompson Tonite Live on NY1 * Plus A Video To See

October 13, 2009

The first NYC Mayoral Debate between Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Independent-turned-‘whoever will support me (and I can throw some money at), I’ll be their-candidate’ Michael Bloomberg and Democratic Party candidate William Thompson will occur tonite, Tuesday, October 13th.  It … Read more…

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Electric Literature "Soapbox Reading Series" Arrives at Washington Square Park for Two Tuesdays – October 13th and 20th; 12 noon

October 12, 2009

At the Park!  On Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 20th, “The Soapbox Reading Series” arrives at Washington Square Park presented by literary magazine Electric Literature which is based in Brooklyn.  Authors of literary fiction … Read more…

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Gone Fishing Today. New Posts Return Monday!

October 9, 2009

More to come on Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II.  Stay tuned. If you haven’t read the interesting thread of comments between WSP Blog commenter Gene and Lost City conference organizer and NYU Professor (and … Read more…

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Washington Square Arch: A Fall Evening

October 8, 2009

People gathering.  Music under the Arch. The Empire State Building in Blue.  Fifth Avenue. A Fall Evening. Washington Square Park. p.s. I feel like I’m venturing into travel brochure-like territory with this post.  But it … Read more…

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A Scene Last Week from the NorthEast Entrance to Washington Square Park (Prior to Closing)

October 7, 2009

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October 6, 2009

SouthEast section of the Park * October 5, 2009

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As of this morning, Washington Square Park NorthEast & SouthEast Fenced Off and Closed!

October 5, 2009

Yes, it happened. As of this morning, North Eastern and South Eastern sections of Washington Square Park are closed (that is close to HALF the park) in preparation for Washington Square Park Redesign:  Phase II.  … Read more…

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