Ballerinas & Bikes at Petrosino Square; Washington Square & Nearby in the News

Ballerinas & Bikes at Petrosino Square; Washington Square & Nearby in the News

May 10, 2013

“Legends Never Die” via Narrative.ly- on the ‘kids’ from “Kids” (filmed at Washington Square early ’90s) — May 2, 2013 Overview of Parks Department, the Performance Issue and Community Board 2 Meeting last week via A Walk in the Park Blog; May 8, 2013 Save Cooper Union – great piece by Sangamithra Iyer in n+1 [...]

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4th Annual West 11th Street Block Party This Saturday, May 11th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

4th Annual West 11th Street Block Party This Saturday, May 11th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

May 9, 2013

An invite to all to attend the 4th Annual West 11th Street Block Party this Saturday, May 11th. The fun begins at 11 a.m. on 11th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues and lasts until 5 p.m. The event is organized by the West 11th Street Block Association and they  welcome all neighbors to “join [...]

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WSP Private Conservancy Watch: Separate Community Board Public Meeting - When? | What You Can Do

WSP Private Conservancy Watch: Separate Community Board Public Meeting – When? | What You Can Do

May 7, 2013

After last week’s Community Board 2 Parks Committee meeting, I posted a report back on the performance issue (one of the topics of discussion) at Washington Square Park. Part II with latest updates on the park is next. But, as I wrote previously, the fact remains that the Parks Department is stalling a discussion of a private Conservancy [...]

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Amidst Confusion, Community and Performers to City's Parks Department: Commit in Writing -- No "Performance Crackdown" at Washington Square, and all NYC Parks

Amidst Confusion, Community and Performers to City’s Parks Department: Commit in Writing — No “Performance Crackdown” at Washington Square, and all NYC Parks

May 2, 2013

Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner Bill Castro came before the Parks Committee of Community Board 2 last night at downtown’s Grace Church Tuttle Hall to address the many conflicting things being reported about whether performers at Washington Square Park specifically, but other parks generally, will begin (again) being targeted and ticketed for performing beginning May 8th. [...]

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Parks Department Stalling Public Discussion of Private Conservancy at Washington Square Park | Community Board 2 Parks Committee Meets Wed. May 1st

Parks Department Stalling Public Discussion of Private Conservancy at Washington Square Park | Community Board 2 Parks Committee Meets Wed. May 1st

April 30, 2013

Last Wednesday, April 24th, a special notice came from Community Board 2 Chair David Gruber outlining the agenda for the next meeting of the Parks/Waterfront Committee on Wednesday, May 1st, stating topics of discussion including: Washington Square Park: Introduction to the new Administrator, Sarah Nielson, for discussion of park-related projects and issues, including status of [...]

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Spring Rain: Washington Square Park & The Village

Spring Rain: Washington Square Park & The Village

April 30, 2013

Yesterday: Then … nearby … agh these bike share stations (sort of unattractive, no?):

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New York Post: Wash Park goes 'square': Private Conservancy

New York Post: Wash Park goes ‘square’: Private Conservancy

April 28, 2013

Updated 4:04 p.m. Today’s Sunday New York Post: Wash. Park goes ‘square’ Private conservancy By KATE BRIQUELET April 28, 2013 The city’s famed bohemian playground is about to conform. The Parks Department has secretly formed a private conservancy to help fund Washington Square Park with the help of actor John Leguizamo’s wife, Justine, and socialite [...]

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Now, Villager ... Here's my "Talking Point" on Private Conservancy At Washington Square Park

Now, Villager … Here’s my “Talking Point” on Private Conservancy At Washington Square Park

April 28, 2013

William Castro, Manhattan Borough Parks Commissioner, has a featured “Talking Point” in this week’s Villager proclaiming why a Conservancy will keep Washington Square Park “looking good.” There is no mention of problems with funding for the park or why it suddenly became necessary, despite the fact that the park has managed well enough run by [...]

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My second Huffington Post piece: "Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg's NY -- Part II: Who has Control?"

My second Huffington Post piece: “Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg’s NY — Part II: Who has Control?”

April 28, 2013

My second Huffington Post piece, Privatization of the Commons in Mayor Bloomberg’s New York — Part II: Who has Control?: Greg Miller is Executive Director and Founder of Dance Parade, a not-for-profit cultural organization which organizes an annual event in New York City. Seven years ago, he held his first event in Washington Square Park. [...]

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Shakespeare in the Square Performs "The Taming of The Shrew" This Weekend | Four Free Performances... Tho' Moved from the Square!

Shakespeare in the Square Performs “The Taming of The Shrew” This Weekend | Four Free Performances… Tho’ Moved from the Square!

April 27, 2013

updated NYU’s student-run Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in the Square, will present “The Taming of the Shrew” this weekend Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. Originally scheduled for Washington Square’s Garibaldi Plaza, where they have been rehearsing, due to the Dachshund Parade today (12 noon at the Park) and Parks Department wishes(?)*, they have moved [...]

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