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There are three topics on the June 3rd agenda of Community Board 2’s Parks Committee, one of which directly impacts Washington Square Park and performance of music at the park. This is a follow-up on … Read more…
The World Science Festival, now in its 8th year, is going on through the weekend around the city, and comes to Washington Square on Sunday, May 31st when the park will act as host to … Read more…
The New Yorker this week grapples with the question: Why Are There So Many Shuttered Storefronts in the West Village? The article begins with a focus on the House of Cards & Curiosities which for … Read more…
I think they are all great, of course. This was taken in 2011 and I believe this was on the Eastern end of the park. Photo: Cathryn
Of the many New York City scenes artist Everett Shinn (1876-1953) painted, many were of parks and squares, and Washington Square Park was his favorite. This painting from 1910 depicts a rainy night just outside … Read more…
And now more about A Park Of One’s Own taking place Saturday, May 16th at WSP at 3 p.m. A Q&A with creator Carla Kasumi follows: How did A Park Of One’s Own come about? What led … Read more…
Saturday, May 16th Washington Square Park: A Park of One’s Own. 30 Minute Audio guided tour. 3 p.m. Meets at the Arch followed by a small picnic. Download the audio at web site on May … Read more…
Skateboarder above, First Amendment below Benches removed within the two alcoves on the Eastern side. Where lady with dogs is, 2nd photo, where benches were removed. Photos: Cathryn
We don’t want SoHo to be remembered as an overcrowded shopping mall. The history of this neighborhood is important and yet so easily forgotten in the context of storefronts that today resemble the Short Hills … Read more…
The fountain at Washington Square began spouting its famous plumes again last week (April 30) shortly after I wrote wondering when this would occur. This happened earlier than usual, going by the last few years … Read more…
When things are handled in a questionable manner from the start, typically, there will be some push back that occurs later. Here we have the situation with the Brooklyn Bridge Park, a project in the … Read more…
Scene on the Fountain Plaza — An overall view Fountain Plaza, yesterday, Washington Square Park: Photos: Shije
A group of New Yorkers has been working behind-the-scenes to find the four remaining cats missing after the East Village fire/explosion and has set up this GoFundMe site to raise $244 for four night vision … Read more…
