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Month: May 2024

Washington Square Arch Turns 129 This Month

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Official Dedication Ceremony for the Storied Arch Took Place May 4th, 1895 The official dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Arch at Washington Square Park took place on May 4th, 1895. This marks the beloved … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Spring! [Photos]

May 26, 2024May 24, 2024

A snapshot in time Washington Square Park mid-May 2024. Photos: Cathryn

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The Coach House Famous Chocolate Cake Recipe | Pre-Babbo, Greenwich Village Restaurant was There for 44 Years

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

A Tale of Two Recipes from Acclaimed Village Eatery Located Around the Corner from the Park, Owner Considered Recipe Worth $3000 — Instructions Vary Greenwich Village’s acclaimed Coach House restaurant off Washington Square Park was … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Fountain May 2024 ON!

May 24, 2024May 19, 2024

We love the fountain ON. Washington Square Park Spring 2024. Images: Cathryn

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NYC City Council Hearing on Mayor Adams’ Parks Department Budget Mon. May 20th

May 24, 2024May 19, 2024

NYC Mayor Eric Adams stated he would restore the NYC Parks Department budget back to at least 1% during his Mayoral campaign. Parks and public space account for 14% of city land. The City’s Parks … Read more…

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Older Americans Month Park Day Today, May 17th, at Washington Square’s Garibaldi Plaza

May 17, 2024

Greenwich House “Center on the Square,” located on Washington Square North at #20 near the Park’s Northwest corner, caters to ages 60+. Today, Friday, May 17th, the Center is holding a special event – Older … Read more…

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The Arch With Blooms * Spring Washington Square Park

May 6, 2024

The Arch as fabulous as ever amidst the spring blooms in Washington Square Park. Early April. Photos: Cathryn

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