On a deadline for a project and need to take a little blogging break … will post again Tuesday, July 5th!
All posts for the month June, 2011
New Posts Return Tuesday, July 5th
Posted by cathryn on June 30, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/30/new-posts-return-tuesday-july-5th/
Neighborhood’s Newest Red-Tailed Hawk Pip Leaves the Nest! Meanwhile…
Newest neighborhood red-tailed hawk, Pip, fledged (left the nest) last week! I’m a bit behind reporting on the news but it happened on Thursday, June 23rd. According to the hawk blogs, he has not yet made his way into the park itself. He is mostly perching on buildings along the perimeter. Parents Violet and Bobby [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/29/neighborhoods-newest-red-tailed-hawk-pip-leaves-the-nest-meanwhile/
A Sad Day for Inwood Hill Park: Geese Seized by USDA for Slaughter With Complicity of the Mayor (And Why This is Wrong)
Updated 5:35 p.m. How long will Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the NYC Parks Department, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and the Port Authority (which controls NYC air space) be able to put up a pretense that killing Canada Geese that reside in New [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 29, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/29/a-sad-day-for-inwood-hill-park-geese-seized-by-usda-for-slaughter-with-complicity-of-the-mayor-and-why-this-is-wrong/
Neighborhood Spotlight: Think Coffee on Mercer Street
Think Coffee on Mercer Street is one of my favorite coffee shops in the city. In addition to being fair trade, their blends are organic & shade grown (bird friendly; conserves biodiversity) offering the perfect triumvirate in conscious coffee ideals! There are four Think Coffee locations in NYC, all downtown. The Mercer Street location (off [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 28, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/28/neighborhood-spotlight-think-coffee-on-mercer-street/
Free Advice Abounds at WSP on Saturday!
If you were at Washington Square on Saturday looking for free career or relationship advice, you were in luck. Francisco, top photo, specialized in “Relationships, Sex & Dating” while unnamed “California Bowl” t-shirt guy, bottom photo, was focused on “Career Counseling.” While Francisco had a prime spot near the Fountain, California Bowl guy, who was [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 27, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/27/free-advice-abounds-at-wsp-on-saturday/
New Posts Return Monday!
New Posts return Monday, June 27th! Check back.
Posted by cathryn on June 24, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/24/9520/
Are They Coming for the Canada Geese in your New York City Park?
-Updated- Washington Square Park doesn’t have any Canada Geese but many city parks throughout the five boroughs do. But, if it’s up to Mayor Michael Bloomberg, not for long. Mayor Bloomberg has signed off on gassing and slaughtering Canada Geese in NYC Parks for the third year in a row. Things you need to know: [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 23, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/23/are-they-coming-for-the-canada-geese-in-your-new-york-city-park/
“Washington Square Dances” At the Park Next 3 Nights June 23rd-25th
“Washington Square Dances” performed by dance group, Dances for a Variable Population, and directed by Naomi Goldberg Haas, premieres at Washington Square Park this week with four performances. The piece aims to celebrate the arrival of summer in NYC. The show debuted last night, Wednesday, June 22nd. The next three performances will take place from Thursday, [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 23, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/23/dances-for-a-variable-population/
Update on Washington Square Park: Phase II Overview Post : The Status
I’ve planned to write a comprehensive review of Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II now, that, as of June 2nd, Phase II-A, the Eastern side, is at last open! … There’s so much going on! For the record, I’ll write about it (including the past, encompassing some of the history – what was promised or [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 22, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/22/update-on-washington-square-park-phase-ii-overview-post/
Jinx at Manhattan Animal Care & Control Shelter Needs Home ASAP
From Animal Care & Control Volunteer: Jinx – super sweet 2yr old cat DECLAWED front paws. Hard to take a pic of him he loves to be petted! Neutered male, black Bombay mix. About Jinx: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years old. I weigh 10 pounds. May be FeLV positive. Found in [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 21, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/21/jinx-at-manhattan-animal-care-control-shelter-needs-home-asap/
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