in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
A bit delayed … I noticed the park’s NorthWest entrance cordoned off over the weekend for “inspection and maintenance.” But it wasn’t until commenter Seth noted it in relation to yesterday’s post about concerns over … Read more…
Has the construction at Washington Square taken a damaging toll on the park’s famous Hangmen’s Elm reported to be 330 years old? From Community Board 2 announcement: Wednesday, May 30th, CB2’s Parks Committee will be … Read more…
There are two juvenile hawks this year as opposed to last year when there was just one – sweet Pip. And on Monday, Memorial Day evening, they both took their first flight from the 12th … Read more…
Beautiful weekend in NYC and at WSP. A small portion of lawn was opened up south of the Fountain in time for Memorial Day but not much else. Side plumes on the Fountain are still … Read more…
In case you missed this… In Scoopy’s Notebook, The Villager, May 24, 2012 Positive purple aura? Many people think that Greenwich Village’s cachet — and the value of its property — comes from its beautiful, … Read more…
Looking North from the perimeter of the Park… Photo: Cat
A reader wrote to me a week ago Sunday an email with the subject: “What date are we allowed to sit on the lawn at Washington Square Park?” This person continued: Hi, Spent a very … Read more…
This gentleman, Kyler, was out at the Square last week offering “Tarot Readings.” Initially, he was wearing a tin foil hat. I couldn’t figure out if it was a joke for people who don’t take … Read more…
WSP Blog first reported the story on the City reversing course on ticketing and fining performers at Washington Square Park on May 10th; other media outlets followed suit, including the New York Times on Friday, … Read more…
There are two great opportunities for high caliber music and fun this Sunday, May 20th. One is the Greenwich Village Orchestra’s final concert of the season at Washington Irving Auditorium with a discounted rate – … Read more…
It turns out we have an animal-friendly Village neighbor to thank for Adopt-a-palooza’s presence this Saturday at Washington Square Park for the third year in a row. The neighbor, who runs an entertainment company, reached … Read more…
This afternoon, brilliant sky, fabulous Arch. (Two Fifth Avenue in the background ruins the shot a bit but I think you get the idea just how blue the sky is!) Photo: Cathryn
Hi Blog Readers, If you’ve appreciated my work here at WSP Blog, I’d appreciate if you would take a minute and vote for my project, The B-girl Guide: Rethinking the Way We Live (Living in … Read more…
Jane Jacobs stopped traffic running through Washington Square Park and she certainly would not have known what to make of this “Beauty Makeover Bus” headed to the perimeter of the Park tomorrow, Thursday, May 17th … Read more…
Yesterday (Sunday) so much going on amidst the backdrop of a gorgeous day. Red-tailed hawk Bobby was at his usual perch atop the Judson Church cross, there was music in every part of the park, … Read more…