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Month: June 2017

Washington Square Summer: Drummers Take Over Garibaldi Plaza, A Tree Falls, Fountain Flows

June 26, 2017

This all-female drumming group, Fogo Azul NYC (which means Blue Heat), is excellent. I have no idea if this recent performance at the park was scheduled or impromptu but the Brazilian marching band took over … Read more…

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The Arch as Fashion Accessory: Model Simone d’Aillencourt for Charm Magazine 1950

June 18, 2017
Model Simone d’Aillencourt Washington Square Park Arch

Here is French model Simone d’Aillencourt shot by famous fashion photographer William Helburn for Charm Magazine (“the magazine for women who work”) in 1950 with Washington Square Park and the Arch in the background. The … Read more…

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Court Rejects Shopping Mall in Flushing Meadows Corona Park / Former Shea Stadium Parking Lot

June 13, 2017

Finally, some good park news has been coming in more recently, unfortunately via lawsuits versus common sense, but, we’ll take it. First, Pier55 and now a legal victory which halts the shopping mega mall in … Read more…

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Hare Krishna Festival of India Returns to Washington Sq Park Sat. June 10: Festivities, Free Vegetarian Food

June 26, 2021June 9, 2017

The Hare Krishna Festival of India has arrived at Washington Square Park annually for a number of years now, with its education, spiritual, and free-spirited atmosphere, plus free vegetarian food, music, information booths, and other … Read more…

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New Washington Sq Administrator Vellonakis: Park “Nemesis” or “Cool”?

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Well, one thing hasn’t changed… newly hired Washington Square Park Administrator and its redesigner, George Vellonakis, still provokes charged reactions from the public. I reported on his hiring as Park Administrator for Washington Square Park, … Read more…

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CB2 to Discuss Washington Sq Park and Conservancy After Long Delay Wed. June 7

June 4, 2017June 3, 2017

Updated – It’s been over a year since any information has been relayed to the public about Washington Square Park Conservancy: updates on the private organization’s “activities” were supposed to come before Community Board 2 … Read more…

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