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Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 19, 2010

Artists Protest City's New Vendor Restrictions in Union Square Park

Nearly 100 artists rallied in Union Square Monday morning to protest the city's new vendor restrictions in public parks.

Manhattan

July 12, 2010

Union Square Pedestrian Plaza Plan Gets Green Light From Community Board

Traffic around Union Square will also be re-routed in an attempt to make the area safer and more pedestrian-friendly.

Manhattan

July 07, 2010

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Leans Toward Smoking Ban in Parks and Beaches, Report Says

The mayor may push to expand the smoking ban in an effort to improve public health and curb littering.

Manhattan

April 23, 2010

Artists to Square Off With Parks Department Over New Vending Restrictions at Hearing

The Parks Department will host a public hearing Friday about proposed rules to limit the number of art vendors in city parks.

Manhattan

March 30, 2010

City Considering Cap on Number of Artists Allowed to Sell Works in Public Parks

The Parks Department will host a public hearing Friday about proposed rules to limit the number of art vendors in city parks.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

March 19, 2010

New Union Square Playground Attracts Parents and Children from Across Manhattan

The Parks Department will host a public hearing Friday about proposed rules to limit the number of art vendors in city parks.

Manhattan

November 11, 2009

The City Haul: Gov. David Paterson Says We're Broke, a Vigil for Same-Sex Marriage

The Parks Department will host a public hearing Friday about proposed rules to limit the number of art vendors in city parks.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 22, 2009

Union Square Residents Threaten Lawsuit over Park Restaurant

The Parks Department will host a public hearing Friday about proposed rules to limit the number of art vendors in city parks.