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Month: May 2011
Bobby, Neighborhood Red-Tailed Hawk, at Judson Church
More on red-tailed hawk couple Bobby and Violet, the latest additions to the neighborhood, along with their new hatchling, to come later! Some great info at Urban Hawks Blog. Meanwhile, rat poison still within Washington … Read more…
Parks Department says Rodenticide Removed at Washington Square. (And yet…) On Rethinking Use of Poison in Our Parks
The City’s Parks Department told the New York Times yesterday (May 6th) that they were removing the rodenticide “bait stations” at Washington Square that day to accommodate red-tailed hawk couple Violet and Bobby and their … Read more…
Violet & Bobby Nest-Watch: Baby Hawk Spotted! On Heels of "Riverside Dad" Hawk Death, Can We Rid Washington Square of Hazardous Rodenticide?
Defying the “experts” who stated last week that it was not going to happen for hawk couple Violet and Bobby, according to the New York Times, a baby hawk has hatched from one of the … Read more…
Animal Spotlight: Beautiful Abandoned Cat at Manhattan ACC Shelter * Nino Needs a Home!
Let’s save beautiful Maine Coon mix cat Nino, pictured, who was abandoned by his family at the Manhattan Animal Care & Control shelter. I’ve written before about the city’s high-kill shelter, the ACC, which seriously … Read more…
Village Parks Updates – 1, 2, 3, … 4?
Update on My Update — Part 4 Update from Community Board 2 Parks Meeting is Coming. Like Washington Square, the other neighborhood parks – Bleecker Playground & Sitting Area, Petrocino Square, Seravalli – are behind … Read more…
Neighborhood Spotlight: Monk Thrift Shop
Monk Thrift Shop is off the Park on MacDougal Street en route to West 8th. The shop has vintage and contemporary clothing, shoes, jewelry, books, tchotchkes (knick knacks), and more. Although it’s received mixed reviews … Read more…
WSP Phase II Construction Still At least 2 Weeks Away from Opening Yet Fences Come Down Along Washington Square North. More to this than meets the eye?
After more than 19 months guarding construction along the Eastern end of Washington Square Park, the fences are down along Washington Square North! Don’t get too excited — it ends there for now. Phase II’s … Read more…
"Glee" Filmed at Washington Square Park Friday
“Untitled 20th Century Film Project” which I posted last week as working along Washington Square North Friday 4/29 was hit Fox television show “Glee.” Scenes from the upcoming season finale were filmed at Washington Square … Read more…