in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
Last Wednesday, April 24th, a special notice came from Community Board 2 Chair David Gruber outlining the agenda for the next meeting of the Parks/Waterfront Committee on Wednesday, May 1st, stating topics of discussion including: … Read more…
Yesterday: Then … nearby … agh these bike share stations (sort of unattractive, no?):
Updated 4:04 p.m. Today’s Sunday New York Post: Wash. Park goes ‘square’ Private conservancy By KATE BRIQUELET April 28, 2013 The city’s famed bohemian playground is about to conform. The Parks Department has secretly formed … Read more…
William Castro, Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner, has a featured “Talking Point” in this week’s Villager proclaiming why a Conservancy will keep Washington Square Park “looking good.” There is no mention of problems with funding for … Read more…
My second Huffington Post piece, Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg’s New York — Part II: Who has Control?: Greg Miller is Executive Director and Founder of Dance Parade, a not-for-profit cultural organization which … Read more…
updated NYU’s student-run Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in the Square, will present “The Taming of the Shrew” this weekend Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. Originally scheduled for Washington Square’s Garibaldi Plaza, where they have … Read more…
So, I first mentioned this in my Huffington Post piece, Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg’s New York (Part I) last Monday, the fact that a private conservancy has been formed at Washington Square … Read more…
My first piece at the Huffington Post, Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg’s New York – Part I, ran yesterday, April 15, 2013. Part II is coming soon! “The town square … may well … Read more…
A cherry blossom tree, the magnolia tree, and more are struggling to survive this spring at Washington Square in the aftermath of a fire that occurred at the Park in January, when discarded Christmas trees, left … Read more…
After 46 Years, Bleecker Bob’s finally closed this weekend Village Voice April 15, 2013 Second baby hawk born “on NYU campus” WPIX 11 news April 14, 2013 Violent crime spiking in wealthy Manhattan neighborhoods (including the … Read more…
For International Anti-Street Harassment Week, Today, Saturday, April 13th at Washington Square Park: RECLAIM THE STREETS! Street harassment ends here. 12 p.m.: Rally with a mix of speakers and performers in Washington Square Park on … Read more…
While searching for more information on Dave Chappelle’s association with Washington Square Park, I came upon the story of comedian Charlie Barnett who died 17 years ago last month. Barnett captivated countless people from all … Read more…
Pillow Fight Day NYC was held at Washington Square Park (not the first time) on Saturday, April 6th. I’m on the more ‘lenient’ end as far as uses of our parks and public spaces and I endorse … Read more…
This photo captures the community and park goers’ happy victory with stopping cars from traveling through Washington Square Park in 1958 tho’ it was actually April of 1959 when “the square” was closed to all … Read more…
