Beautiful weekend in NYC and at WSP. A small portion of lawn was opened up south of the Fountain in time for Memorial Day but not much else. Side plumes on the Fountain are still not operational. More photos coming…
All posts in category happening at the Park
Memorial Day Weekend – Fountain On! Lawn Mostly Sequestered
Posted by cathryn on May 29, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/29/memorial-day-weekend-fountain-on-lawn-mostly-sequestered/
New York Times Covers “Reprieve for Performers in Washington Square Park”
WSP Blog first reported the story on the City reversing course on ticketing and fining performers at Washington Square Park on May 10th; other media outlets followed suit, including the New York Times on Friday, May 18th. From NYT, “A Reprieve for Performers in Washington Square Park” (5/18): The show can go on in Washington [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 21, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/21/new-york-times-covers-reprieve-for-performers-in-washington-square-park/
Adopt-a-palooza Returns to Washington Square Park Saturday, May 19th — Interview with head of Alliance for NYC’s Animals
It turns out we have an animal-friendly Village neighbor to thank for Adopt-a-palooza’s presence this Saturday at Washington Square Park for the third year in a row. The neighbor, who runs an entertainment company, reached out to Jane Hoffman, President of the Alliance for NYC’s Animals, indicating that he’d like to help produce an event [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 17, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/17/adoptapalooza-returns-to-washington-square-park-saturday-may-19th-11-a-m-4-p-m/
Washington Square Park Swing Dancing by The Arch
Yesterday (Sunday) so much going on amidst the backdrop of a gorgeous day. Red-tailed hawk Bobby was at his usual perch atop the Judson Church cross, there was music in every part of the park, and there was even a man playing tennis against the Arch! (Not sure that’s what they intended it for.) Perfect [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 14, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/14/washington-square-park-swing-dancing-by-the-arch/
Today — NYC Cannibis March for Legalization of Marijuana, More at the Park; Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today, Saturday, May 5th: The NYC Cannibis March starts at 12 noon under the Arch and then will march at 1:30 p.m. to Union Square for a Rally.* This is a worldwide event (in its 12th year) and, according to Cannibis Culture magazine, there are over 153 cities around the world holding similar events. (*Due [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 5, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/05/today-nyc-cannibis-march-for-legalization-of-marijuana-more-at-the-park-happy-cinco-de-mayo/
May Day 2012 – A Brief Glimpse in Photos: Union Square; Washington Square
Then at Washington Square… Just a snapshot of what went on May Day 2012 New York City. (There was a lot more going on at WSP earlier in the day but I missed that. NYU OWS. Police friction. People arrested.) All photos: Cathryn except… 3rd from bottom, Occupy The Heart: Susan Celia Swan
Posted by cathryn on May 2, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/02/may-day-2012-a-brief-glimpse-in-photos-union-square-washington-square/
May Day Happenings in NYC Parks Today: Free University at Madison Sq, Rally Union Sq, Pop-Up Occupation Bryant Park, More
* NYU Occupy Wall Street 2 p.m. Washington Square (will add in link) * Rally at Union Square for May Day at 4 p.m. The first Labor Day March was held there in 1882 and was huge. Today, there will be a rally and then march beginning at 5:30 p.m. heading to Zuccotti Park. * [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 1, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/01/may-day-happenings-in-nyc-parks-today-free-university-rally-pop-up-occupation-more/
If you missed Pillow Fight Day at Washington Square Park 2012 or Wanted to Catch it on Video, Here’s your Chance…
If you wanted to see what Pillow Fight Day looked like this year – first year at WSP – what the vibe is in general, or were there and wanted to relive the experience, here is your chance! In a strange way, it does look like fun. Pillow Fight Day at Washington Square Park 2012, [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 17, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/17/if-you-missed-pillow-fight-day-at-washington-square-park-2012-or-want-to-catch-it-on-video-heres-your-chance/
WSP Gets National Pillow Fight Day This Year Saty April 7th After Move from Union Square
New York City’s 7th annual Pillow Fight Day moves this year from Union Square to Washington Square. Not sure if it’s a positive (for WSP) that Occupy Wall Street moved from Washington Square to Union Square and National Pillow Fight Day moved from Union Square to Washington Square. I’m trying to figure out the significance [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 6, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/06/wsp-gets-national-pillow-fight-day-this-year-saty-april-7th-after-move-from-union-square/
WSP Regular Banned from Park for Drug Dealing Tempts Fate and Is Arrested 81st Time
So, the issue of “drug dealers” at Washington Square is something that gets some people very upset and others just shrug. There was one theory that once the park was redesigned the NYPD would be able to better monitor all activities (not certain that’s really ever been the issue — and there are certainly enough [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 4, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/04/wsp-regular-banned-from-park-for-drug-dealing-tempts-fate-and-is-arrested-81st-time/
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