My Encounter With George Vellonakis I encountered George Vellonakis, the architect (albeit unlicensed) behind the unnecessary and controversial, extensive redesign of Washington Square Park, a few Sundays ago at the Park. I first saw Mr. Vellonakis outside the fenced-off Arch talking to a group of about 8 people who I assumed were his friends. However, [...]
All posts for the month October, 2008
Private Tour of Fenced-Off Washington Square Park Led by Re-Designer George Vellonakis
Posted by cathryn on October 31, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/31/private-tours-of-washington-square-park-by-re-designer-george-vellonakis/
Well… Perhaps Something Good will come from the Term Limits Fiasco…
The New York Times reports today “After Term Limits vote, Tensions Rise At City Hall.” Some hopeful information (at last) is revealed following last week’s vote. You remember … this is where the NY City Council voted 29-22 to overturn voted-in (two) term limits to allow Mayor Bloomberg – and themselves – a third term. [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 31, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/31/well-perhaps-something-good-will-come-from-the-term-limits-fiasco/
Blogging Break… Gone Fishing…
I’m taking a blogging break today. Back tomorrow. Cathryn. WSP Blog
Posted by cathryn on October 30, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/30/blogging-break-gone-fishing/
Chanel Park has arrived; Times’ review declares it “a dubious undertaking” and “delusional”
The Chanel handbag advertisement… oops. I mean art installation… has landed in Central Park and will preside there until November 9th. The New York Times writer Nicolai Ouroussoff had some choice words for it last week, stating: “…if devoting so much intellectual effort to such a dubious undertaking might have seemed indulgent a year ago, [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 29, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/29/chanel-park-has-arrived/
NYU President John Sexton speaks at Term Limit Hearings in ‘Up is Down’ Testimony
-updated- New York University has dramatically expanded its real estate tentacles and University purple flags throughout New York City over the last seven years under Mayor Bloomberg. Many believe that the University, which holds most (if not all) of the real estate surrounding Washington Square Park, pulled strings behind-the-scenes with the Bloomberg Administration to impose [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 27, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/27/nyu-head-john-sexton-speaks-at-term-limit-hearings-in-up-is-down-testimony/
Bloomberg heckled as he leaves City Hall – “chased” by protesters
Interesting the reports that as Mayor Bloomberg left City Hall yesterday after the vote, he was surrounded, even “chased,” by “protesters.” I would have been interested in witnessing that. I’m fairly certain our billionaire Mayor has not encountered this much to date. People are so convinced that he has a “high” approval rating, “protesters” have [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 24, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/24/bloomberg-heckled-as-he-leaves-city-hall-chased-by-protesters/
A closer look at the “arm-twisting” tactics of Bloomberg-Quinn
Interesting article today at the New York Times site about Council Member Darlene Mealy (Brooklyn) who close to two weeks ago was at a press conference with Comptroller William Thompson (a Mayoral candidate) speaking out against City Council overturning of term limits. The article “How a City Councilwoman changed her mind” is pretty much about [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 24, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/24/a-closer-look-at-the-arm-twisting-tactics-of-bloomberg-quinn/
Update from City Hall
11:30 a.m. — Well, the NY City Council Committee on Governmental Operations voted this morning 6-0 in favor of letting the term limit vote proceed, and so it will this afternoon. I wish I could tell you I thought any of the City Council members who voted for it said anything truly compelling. It sounded [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 23, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/23/update-from-city-hall-2/
The Right to the City Seminar Fri. 10/24 and Saty. 10/25
RIGHT TO THE CITY SEMINAR Friday, October 24 * 7:30 pm & Saturday, October 25 * 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brecht Forum, 451 West street between Bank and Bethune, Manhattan Urban Struggles & the Financial Crisis What are we up against? What are our visions & possibilities? What do we need to do? A [...]
Posted by cathryn on October 23, 2008
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2008/10/23/the-right-to-the-city-seminar-fri-1024-and-saty-1025/
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