Month: June 2014
Have You Seen Lila the Cat? Lost Near Union Square Late May
Twitter: Lila Missing Cat 1 year old Himalayan cat Lila went missing from 17th Street and Union Square West on May 31st. The one year old cat needs medication. Have you seen/found her? Posters on … Read more…
Catch the Washington Square Music Festival Tuesday Night at the Park, Only Two Concerts Left!
Two more concerts! The summer season of the acclaimed Washington Square Music Festival at the Park began last Tuesday and continues this Tuesday, June 24th at 8 p.m. on the Garibaldi Stage, east of the … Read more…
Help Us Mobile “Map” Washington Square Park’s Treasures – The Trees, Buried Minetta Creek & more! (Video)
This great project, Washington Square Park Ecology, will create a map of the ecological assets of the park. Local Ecology and Washington Square Park Blog have partnered on this project. The final result will be: … Read more…
Summer Washington Square: Things to Do Mornings at the Park … Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance
The New York City Parks Department presents the following free classes at Washington Square Park… yoga, Tai Chi, Dance! All at the Garibaldi Stage, east of the Fountain.
Hare Krishna / Festival of India Washington Square Park Saturday in Photos
Vegetarian food, free, and interesting areas for discussion and reflection. There were trash bags everywhere on Eastern end hung on the fences near the food but nowhere near enough trash receptacles on the Fountain Plaza… … Read more…
Tonight’s Free French Film “Buffet Froid” Postponed due to Weather, New Date: Sunday, June 15th 8:30 p.m. Under the Arch
French “Films On the Green” Rescheduled tonight; New Date at Washington Square under the Arch: Sunday, June 15th 8:30 p.m. Read more here about the series and the film “Buffet Froid” starring Gerard Depardieu.
Just. One. Day. Save a Shelter Animal Today! NYC NO KILL for Today
I’ve written critically about the New York City “shelter” system and how it is way overdue for reform. But for today, I applaud the ACC, Animal Care & Control, for joining in with nationwide effort, … Read more…
Well, there was cake…
More to come on yesterday’s “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony heralding long-awaited completion of Phase III construction in the renovation/redesign of Washington Square Park…
Washington Square Park “Ribbon Cutting” Ceremony for Completion of Phase III Construction Tuesday, June 10th
Now that Phase III Construction is pretty much complete (save for the sidewalks), there will be a “ribbon cutting” ceremony with the new Parks Commissioner, Mitchell Silver (tomorrow) Tuesday, June 10th, 1 p.m. at Holley … Read more…
Washington Square “Hot Dog” Vendors Return to the Park ! Public Pressure Reverses Privately-Influenced Decision
Updated 8:41 p.m. No Food Cart Vendors Near the “Arch View Corridor” Locations Have Been Moved Around – With Mixed Results – Vendors Now Offer “Healthy Options” Ah, the saga of the “hot dog” vendors … Read more…
Wonderful French Film Series Returns Under the Arch at Washington Square for Next Two Fridays, June 6 & 13 – And it’s Free!
The Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the New York City Parks Department again present free French films outdoors in NYC parks this summer. The series is already underway, returning to Washington Square Park … Read more…
Blog Appeal
If you’ve enjoyed reading this blog and find the information valuable and consistent quality, consider making a donation to support the blogger. For over six years, WSP Blog has tracked the park’s redesign progress (and … Read more…