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Artists, musicians and vendors in Washington Square try to thrive despite restrictive park rules
Guitarist Aaron Gamman said police and the Parks Department should focus on more serious matters, like people O.D.'ing in the park, instead of cracking down on amplified sound. (Photo by Carmo Moniz)

Artists, musicians and vendors in Washington Square try to thrive despite restrictive park rules

June 7, 2022

BY CARMO MONIZ | Many artists and vendors in Washington Square Park, known for its popularity among artists, students and protesters, are struggling to perform…

Open Streets program made permanent; Vendors banned
A rendering from the city's Department of Transportation's page on Open Streets, showing the "full closure" option. There is another option, "limited local access," that allows slow-moving cars onto Open Streets. (NYC Department of Transportation)

Open Streets program made permanent; Vendors banned

April 30, 2021

BY ROBERT LEDERMAN | In yet another example of our elected officials pretending to be socially conscious while instead catering to the privatization dreams of…

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