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Month: March 2016

At Washington Square Park, Spring has Sprung

March 29, 2016
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The Con Ed Project along Washington Square North (detailed info about it, thanks to a reader, here) this is not really what the “Mounds” were for… And back to the Arch… Photos: Cathryn Related posts … Read more…

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“Mystery” “Disco” Ball Makes Pit Stop at Dead Tree Pit at Washington Square Park, Then Moves on

March 28, 2016

The things that will make news on the internet! For me, the most interesting thing about this alternately deemed “mystery ball” (EV Grieve) aka “Disco Ball” (Twitter) was that it made a pit stop, literally, … Read more…

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Disrupting the “Arch View Corridor” | Con Ed Natural Gas Construction Project [Updated]

March 28, 2016March 27, 2016
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Updated 11 a.m. This must be how the area around the Arch looked when they first constructed it out of wood. This work is related to the water main construction which has been making its … Read more…

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Join in the fun, frenzied hunt for Easter eggs! 1st Adult Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 3rd Stuyvesant Park NYC

March 24, 2016March 24, 2016
adult easter egg hunt nyc

Is answering WHY really necessary? Well, if so, here you go: Jennifer Liepin, the event creator, writes via Kickstarter: My team of workaway volunteers will help us in filling tons of Easters eggs with candy … Read more…

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NYPD Rescues Astoria Rooftop Cat After 6 Days Atop Burnt Houses

March 22, 2016March 22, 2016
Astoria House Fire Rooftop Cat Rescued by NYPD New York City

After six days trapped atop three burnt Astoria houses, a neighborhood cat was rescued with the assistance of the 114th Precinct of the NYPD. Neighbor Tracy Levine persisted tirelessly to gain assistance to rescue the … Read more…

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Cat Trapped on Roof for 3 Days After 3-House Astoria Fire – FDNY response: “We Don’t get Paid Enough” [Updated]

March 22, 2016March 21, 2016

[Updated 11:23 a.m., see below in bold:] According to a post on Facebook, after three houses burnt in a fire in Astoria on March 10th, a cat is now trapped on the roof – with … Read more…

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Community-Sponsored Free Events at Union Square Pavilion: Renaissance Singers March 20th & Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating March 26th

March 19, 2016
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At last! The Pavilion at Union Square Park will host two community-programmed events this month before the space returns to commercial use. You might recall the battle waged by the Union Square Community Coalition, New York … Read more…

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Tales of Washington Square Park – New Ebook – Available Now!

March 19, 2016March 16, 2016
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** Tales of Washington Square Park — Available for the first time as an Ebook!  ** Tales of Washington Square Park is your official guide to that historic park by the editor of the Washington … Read more…

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After WSP Dog Run Attack, Dog Louise Lost Sight, Had Eye Removed |Tips from Washington Square Park Dog Run

March 16, 2016March 15, 2016

Remember dear little Louise, an eight-year-old, nine-pound Brussels Griffon, who sustained a “vicious” attack by another dog in the Washington Square Dog Run? This happened in early January, and afterwards, Louise was rushed into emergency … Read more…

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Early Arch had George Washington Statue Standing 10 Feet Tall Atop It

March 11, 2016
george washington statue above washington square arch

“A statue of General Washington, 10 feet high…. It is of carved wood, painted, and represents the Father of his Country in Continental uniform — blue dress-coat with brass buttons, buff breeches, and riding boots. … Read more…

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“Community Outrage” Over Replacement of Public Park Enforcement Officers With Private Security at Battery Park City

March 8, 2016March 8, 2016
Sam Hendricks former Battery Park City Parks Officer before privatization

The DC 37 Blog offers an overview of the recent public-private tussle at Battery Park City involving the Battery Park City Authority, a “public-private partnership.” DC 37 is “New York City’s largest public employee union, … Read more…

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Personalities of Washington Sq: Paul the Birdman

March 2, 2016March 2, 2016
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This video features a sweet side of the park: Paul the Birdman, his interactions with the pigeons and people amidst them. Shot in 2014, it reveals that Paul calls himself Paul Birdie Bird “just like … Read more…

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