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Parks beefs up PEP officers’ presence in Washington Square after supervisor’s beatdown in vendors table dispute
PEP officers patrolled through the down-and-out northwest corner of Washington Square Park. (Photo by The Village Sun)

Parks beefs up PEP officers’ presence in Washington Square after supervisor’s beatdown in vendors table dispute

July 18, 2022

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | There are more PEP officers and fewer vendors tables in Washington Square Park after a violent incident two Fridays ago that…

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…

‘Zero tolerance’: Sixth Precinct top cop says Washington Square pot vendors will be arrested
Captain Stephen Spataro speaking at the big police-led meeting on Washington Square Park at Our Lady of Pompeii Church last June. (Photo by The Village Sun)

‘Zero tolerance’: Sixth Precinct top cop says Washington Square pot vendors will be arrested

March 15, 2022

BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | It looks like the cannabis casbah in Washington Square Park is going up in smoke. Saying it’s important to snuff out…

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