Checking in on Washington Square Park Redesign: Phase II – September is around the corner and while Phase II-A – the entire Eastern end – finally opened a few months ago in early June; the remainder, Phase II-B, the Southwestern Quadrant which includes the Chess Plaza, is still lagging far behind. Lately, it looks like [...]
All posts for the month August, 2011
What’s happening with Phase II-B / Chess Plaza & Southwestern End Construction? Will it Reach Completion This Year?
Posted by cathryn on August 31, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/31/whats-happening-with-phase-ii-b-chess-plaza-sw-end-will-it-reach-completion-this-year/
Saturday — Park Closed; Washington Square Prepares for Hurricane Irene
Updated 3 p.m. – Saturday, August 27th. Hurricane Irene. Today, Sunday, Park open back to normal. Photos: Teri Tynes
Posted by cathryn on August 28, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/28/yesterday-park-closed-washington-square-prepares-for-hurricane-irene/
Photo: Central Park is Closed
Daily News has some great photos and updates here related to Hurricane Irene and the city. Also see New York Times Hurricane Tracking Map. Stay safe! Photo: Anjali Mullany
Posted by cathryn on August 27, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/27/photo-central-park-is-closed/
Chelsea Now Weekly Uncovers the Real Dirt on Artificial Turf; Turf Scheduled for the Mounds at WSP in Phase III
Chelsea Now has a great story about artificial turf in this week’s issue. Washington Square Park is scheduled to get artificial turf at the base of the Mounds (now scheduled for Phase III construction), despite the fact that pretty much everyone is against it. Excerpts from Chelsea Now article: Hot Footing It: The heat is [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 26, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/26/chelsea-now-weekly-uncovers-the-real-dirt-on-artificial-turf-turf-scheduled-for-the-mounds-at-wsp-in-phase-iii/
After Over 100 Years, Dueling Returns to the Park! — Sunday, August 28th (Update: CANCELLED)
Cancelled due to forthcoming storm; will be rescheduled – The Martinez Academy of Arms will present dueling in Washington Square Park on Sunday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m. at the Holley Plaza (west of the Fountain). The Broome Street-based school, which teaches the European tradition of fencing arts, will hold a “demonstration of the art [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 25, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/25/dueling-in-the-park-sunday-august-28th-5-7-p-m/
How to Prevent Additional Trees at Washington Square Park from Dying? — Questions Abound
Updated 1:15 p.m. — Why are so many trees at Washington Square Park dying? In addition to those perpetually dying around the Washington Square Fountain (8 thus far in 2 years), numerous trees are dying along the perimeter and inside the park. Since there are so many, I’ve documented them with a photo montage. Note: [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 23, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/23/how-to-prevent-more-trees-at-washington-square-park-from-dying-questions-abound/
Scene: Uncle Sam’s West Eighth Street
Street Scene Outside Uncle Sam’s Army-Navy Outfitters at 37 West Eighth Street (previous home of beloved PosterMat) Friday.
Posted by cathryn on August 22, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/22/scene-uncle-sams-west-eighth-street/
Last Night at Washington Square
Red-tailed Hawk Bobby Perched Atop the Judson Church Cross While… This is neighborhood Red-tailed hawk Bobby, I presume, atop the Judson Church cross. Previously noted as one of his favorite haunts around the park, he lingered there for a long time. Baby Soda Band Played on the Garibaldi Stage Baby Soda (above) last night at [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 17, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/17/last-night-at-washington-square/
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