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Month: May 2013

Mahatma Gandhi amidst the Lavender and Bustle of Union Square

May 12, 2013May 12, 2013

The Gandhi Statue at Union Square Park has an interesting background which actually supports the argument of people who want to preserve a certain something about Union Square, by, for example, preventing a restaurant in the park (tho’ … Read more…

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Ballerinas & Bikes at Petrosino Square; Washington Square & Nearby in the News

May 10, 2013May 10, 2013

“Legends Never Die” via Narrative.ly– on the ‘kids’ from “Kids” (filmed at Washington Square early ’90s) — May 2, 2013 Overview of Parks Department, the Performance Issue and Community Board 2 Meeting last week via … Read more…

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4th Annual West 11th Street Block Party This Saturday, May 11th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 9, 2013

An invite to all to attend the 4th Annual West 11th Street Block Party this Saturday, May 11th. The fun begins at 11 a.m. on 11th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues and lasts until … Read more…

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WSP Private Conservancy Watch: Separate Community Board Public Meeting – When? | What You Can Do

May 7, 2013May 7, 2013

After last week’s Community Board 2 Parks Committee meeting, I posted a report back on the performance issue (one of the topics of discussion) at Washington Square Park. Part II with latest updates on the park is … Read more…

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Amidst Confusion, Community and Performers to City’s Parks Department: Commit in Writing — No “Performance Crackdown” at Washington Square, and all NYC Parks

May 8, 2013May 2, 2013

Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner Bill Castro came before the Parks Committee of Community Board 2 last night at downtown’s Grace Church Tuttle Hall to address the many conflicting things being reported about whether performers at … Read more…

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