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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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…
** 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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…