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Month: June 2016

Pier 55 aka “Diller Island” Project Halted by Court Until Appeal is Heard

June 30, 2016
Pier 55 Proposed Diller Island

Surprise! Finally, some good news on the privatization-forces-are-rarely-transparent-or-in-best-interest-of-the-public front; in this case, from the courts in relation to the Pier 55 project along the Hudson River, designed and set to be funded by Barry Diller … Read more…

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The Arch, The Sky | More Blog Posts Coming

June 30, 2016June 30, 2016

I am behind on blog posts but there are so many in the hopper, including a whole slew of new photos! Will try to catch up over the next week. Check back! Photo: Cathryn

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Revealed: Eminent Attorney Michael Ratner Anonymously Funded Lawsuits Aiming to Halt Washington Square Park’s Redesign | Ratner Died in May

June 23, 2016
Human Rights Lawyer Michael Ratner Tried to Defend Washington Square Park from city's ill-advised plans for redesign

After Michael Ratner, “one of America’s foremost human rights lawyers” and a Greenwich Village resident, died in May, a well-kept secret was revealed: Ratner had funded lawsuits that aimed to stop the Bloomberg Administration’s controversial … Read more…

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[Moved, New Link] Revealed: Hero Human Rights Attorney Michael Ratner Anonymously Funded Lawsuits to Halt Washington Square Park Redesign | Ratner Died in May

June 23, 2016June 22, 2016
Human Rights Lawyer Michael Ratner Tried to Defend Washington Square Park from city's ill-advised plans for redesign

This post has been updated and moved here: Revealed: Eminent Attorney Michael Ratner Anonymously Funded Lawsuits Which Aimed to Halt Washington Square Park’s Contentious Redesign | Ratner Died in May Check the new version out!

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Heart. Washington Square Park.

June 22, 2016
love. washington square park signage

Photo: Cathryn

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All Love is Equal: Remembering Orlando Shooting Victims at Washington Square Park Fountain

June 16, 2016
washington square park fountain remembering orlando shooting victims new york city

At the Washington Square Park Fountain: remembering June 12th mass shooting victims in Orlando. #AllLoveisEqual. I believe all the names of the victims are listed here. Yesterday. Photos: Cathryn

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Where is This? Find the Anonymous Mailbox at the Park

June 16, 2016
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Do you know where this is in the park? The lines begin… Posting an Anonymous Mail… printed on a small lime green wooden box tied discreetly to a park fence. I wish there was an … Read more…

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The Arch at Washington Square | Why does Famed Monument Leak Water?

June 15, 2016
the Arch Washington Square Park leaking water

Have you ever noticed that the Arch at Washington Square Park leaks water under its door on the western side? I cannot figure out why. Does anyone know? Photos: Cathryn

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A Summer in Paris at Washington Square Park with Two French Films on the Green in June | First Film Friday, June 10

June 10, 2016
French Films on the Green Summer series

Films on the Green is an annual summer event that has been occurring in NYC parks since 2008 featuring fabulous French films, and it’s free! Two Fridays in June at Washington Square Park. This is … Read more…

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58 Years of Music in the Park: Washington Square Music Festival Season Debuts Tuesday, June 7, Continues Throughout Month

June 7, 2016June 6, 2016
Washington Square Music Festival

UPDATED: The 2016 season of the Washington Square Music Festival begins Tuesday June 7th and continues Tuesday nights throughout June in Washington Square Park for its 58th year! The free concerts begin around 8 p.m. … Read more…

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15 Year Park Veteran: NY Dosas, Washington Square Park’s Award-winning Vegan Food Cart Featured in New Video

June 1, 2016June 1, 2016
New York Dosas Washington Square Park

I think we can all agree that New York Dosas’ menu qualifies as “healthy food” (as opposed to, say, crepes). The popular award-winning vegan cart along the southern end of the park offers South Indian … Read more…

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