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Union Square

May 21, 2013

Union Square's Free Summer Programs Include Kids Yoga and Lunchtime Jazz

Union Square's Summer in the Park series will begin nine weeks of free programming in June.

New York City

May 16, 2013

Shred Fest to Make Confetti Out of Your Personal Documents

New Yorkers can destroy their personal documents at shredding trucks parked in 10 citywide locations.

Union Square

May 14, 2013

Union Square Expands Free Wi-Fi

Union Square's Wi-Fi system is expanding to serve 3,000 users at a time.

Union Square

May 09, 2013

23-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Union Square Park

A woman, who acquaintances said was homeless, was found dead in Union Square.

Union Square

May 07, 2013

Israeli Students Demonstrate High-Tech Inventions in Union Square

High school students from Israel planned to present their inventions in Union Square on Tuesday.

Union Square

May 01, 2013

Thousands March in Manhattan for May Day Protests

Occupy Wall Street and labor unions organized a day of protests to mark International Workers' Day.

Union Square

May 01, 2013

Cab-Jacker Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison After High-Speed Chase

Michael Findley sped at 80 mph through SoHo and the Village before crashing in Union Square.

New York City

April 25, 2013

15 Train Lines Disrupted This Weekend

The lines will have service changes because of weekend subway maintenance.

Upper East Side

April 25, 2013

City Councilwoman Urges City to Postpone New Busker Policy

Melissa Mark-Viverito wants the Parks Department to push back and explain new performer regulations.

New York City

April 19, 2013

14 Train Lines Disrupted by Weekend Subway Maintenance

There will be service changes on the 1, 4, 6, A, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q and Brooklyn Shuttle.

Upper East Side

April 18, 2013

Street Performers Blast Rule to Stay Inside Designated Spots In Some Parks

Activists say new regulations will make it impossible for street performers to make a living.

Union Square

April 09, 2013

'Clothing Swap' Party Lets New Yorkers Trade Designer Duds in Union Square

Trade in last year’s spring wardrobe for a new one at this year’s Earth Day celebration.

Chelsea

April 01, 2013

Crosstown Bike Lanes Set to Connect Union Square to Hudson River Park

The proposed lanes would run along West 15th and West 16th streets.

New York City

March 13, 2013

4, 5, 6, N, Q Subway Trains Delayed, MTA Says

There were rush-hour delays on the 4, 5, 6, N and Q trains during rush-hour commute, MTA said.

Flatiron

February 18, 2013

Market Could Open in Plaza Opposite Madison Square Park

Community members said they're concerned about the plaza's small size.