in and around the park, public space, NYC & more
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…
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
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…
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!
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
