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News: September 2024

Washington Square Park: more than a shortcut

September 25 2024

You might have noticed the neighborhood is a bit busier lately…that’s because the students are back! 🥳 Welcome NYU-ers old more…

Can You Feel The Energy

September 11 2024

There’s something magical about starting your day in Washington Square Park. Maybe it’s the energy in the air or the more…

Do You Know Anthony Portugese?

Map detailing the land grants of Portugese and Trumpeter
September 5 2024

In September 1645, a man named Anthony Portuguese was granted farmland that today is part of Washington Square Park. But if more…

Another Labor Day

20,000 workers – a quarter of them women – march down Fifth Avenue and through the Arch to rally in the Park for improved working conditions in 1912.
September 2 2024

Imagine being in Washington Square Park on Labor Day over a century ago. 2 Fifth Avenue hasn’t been built yet. The pedestals of more…

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