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Month: December 2013

John Leguizamo Tells Kathie Lee & Hoda on “Today:” My Wife Is “Trying to Save Washington Square Park” — Really?

December 31, 2013December 31, 2013

John Leguizamo appeared on NBC’s “Today” Show yesterday morning with hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda to promote his current animated film, “Walking with Dinosaurs,” to which he contributes the voice of one of the characters. During … Read more…

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Happy Holidays! New Posts Coming

December 27, 2013

Christmas Eve 2013: Lots more to report! Check back later or tomorrow! Happy Holidays! Photos: Cathryn

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Mayor Mike’s “Farewell Tour:” Words We’ve Waited Twelve Long Years to Hear

December 24, 2013December 24, 2013

It really is time for Mayor Michael Bloomberg to go. I thought so back in October 2008 before he engineered and bought his third term, and way before that (from Day 2 perhaps?). But now … Read more…

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The Politics of “Planting Flowers” at Washington Square Park: New York State 501c3 Documents Show Plans, Budget in Sharp Contrast to Public Statements of Private Conservancy Founders

January 6, 2014December 18, 2013

Updated January 6, 2013  — This is Part V in a series — The private Conservancy at Washington Square Park was only able to gain approval from local Community Board 2 (headed by a real estate … Read more…

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Merry “Mounds” Video — A Look Back as the New “Mounds” Are Set to Debut

December 17, 2013December 17, 2013

Updated — This video is a delightful clip of kids at Washington Square Park sledding and frolicking in the snow at the Mounds in 2008 featuring Karen Carpenter’s version of the song “Sleigh Ride.” It … Read more…

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Winter Washington Square – Today’s Snow at the Park! (Photos)

December 14, 2013

Photos: Cathryn

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Comments Are On Point at the Villager Regarding Washington Sq Park Private Conservancy’s Misrepresentations and Omissions to the Public

December 13, 2013

In the Letters to the Editor section in this week’s Villager, all but one is in response to last week’s article about the documents this blog obtained that show the Washington Square Park Conservancy founders misrepresented their organization … Read more…

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Christmas Tree Lit at Washington Square Last Night at 89th Annual Ceremony | Some Notable Absences

December 12, 2013December 12, 2013

Updated 6:47 p.m. The tree was lit, people gathered, and sang carols by the Arch last night as the 89th Annual Tree Lighting ceremony at Washington Square took place. The event is hosted by neighborhood … Read more…

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Photos & Media Coverage: Rally To Keep Private Influence OUT, “Hot Dog Carts” IN Washington Sq Park Sunday

December 9, 2013December 9, 2013

REVERSE BLOOMBERG’S PRIVATIZATION OF PUBLIC SPACES Early Sunday morning, December 8th at Washington Square Park! Before Rally Begins: Getting Started: Other vendors spoke out in support: The group gathers together in solidarity at the end! … Read more…

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Lights, Camera… Almost Action! Trimming the Park’s Tree Yesterday In Advance of Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 9, 2013

Update from yesterday’s rally at Washington Square in support of keeping “hot dog carts” IN and private influence OUT of the park momentarily! But first, while all the activity was going on by the fountain, … Read more…

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Documentation: What was known yet concealed in Public Statements by Washington Sq Park Private Conservancy Founders (Link to Page)

December 9, 2013December 6, 2013

[Note: Link to documents below.] At the one public meeting dedicated to discussing a conservancy at Washington Square Park in June of 2013, the founders of this private group came before the public and presented a minimum … Read more…

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The Villager: Blogger skewers conservancy over hot dog purge in the park and more – (And a few WSP Blog comments in response)

December 13, 2013December 5, 2013

This week’s Villager (December 5, 2013) out today, features an article in relation to the documents I obtained that reveal a whole lot of information that was concealed from the public by both the Parks Department … Read more…

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Christmas Tree has Arrived Under the Arch | Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony Wednesday, December 11th 6 p.m.!

December 5, 2013

The Christmas tree arrived early Monday morning from Vermont at Washington Square! The tree stands 45 feet tall in front of the Arch, awaiting lights and ornaments. Soon, it will be decorated, and on Wednesday, … Read more…

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“Murky Areas” When it Comes to Washington Square Private Conservancy Go Beyond Elite Group “Banning” Hot Dog Carts at the Park

December 4, 2013December 3, 2013

Updated 12/4 — If you are just getting up to speed on the “banning” of the hot dog vendors at Washington Square Park, orchestrated secretly by a private Conservancy group which deemed the food carts … Read more…

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NY Post: Washington Square Park Banning Hot-Dog Vendors (You Read it Here First!) – Gothamist Picked it Up Too!

December 6, 2013December 1, 2013

Updated Today’s (Sunday) New York Post: Update: The print version of the Post’s story has a slightly different title than the online version — it also features photos of John & Justine Leguizamo and Mario Batali … Read more…

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