Thanks to our roaming photographer, Laura C, we have these beautiful photos of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in all its \”Holiday\” glory, along with the lovely sculptures we installed in the… Continue reading Dec ’14 in the Park
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3 Bronze Bird Sculptures by Juan Soriano (1920-2006)
<Article by H. Joan Jubila> On October 28th, three bronze sculptures by the renowned Mexican artist Juan Soriano were lowered by big cranes into their designated places on the Plaza… Continue reading 3 Bronze Bird Sculptures by Juan Soriano (1920-2006)
Friends Annual Members Meeting
Please join as at FDHP Annual Members Meeting – Thursday, October 30th, 6:30 PM Vanderbilt YMCA 224 E 47th St., Conference Rom, 5th Floor. Meet elected and city officials, and… Continue reading Friends Annual Members Meeting
Street Fest between 1st and 2nd Aves on 47th Street, Oct. 24
Street vendors, bargains galore and food for sale. Stroll the street on Friday between 10 AM and 4 PM. The promoter, Mardi Gras Productions, calls this a block party but… Continue reading Street Fest between 1st and 2nd Aves on 47th Street, Oct. 24
Crowds & Culture: Nigerian Fest Returns Sat. Oct. 11, Music, Dance, Food
The annual Nigerian cultural festival returns to Dag Hammarskjold Plaza on Saturday, October 11th following the Nigeria Independence Day Parade, which starts at 11 AM on Second Avenue at 54th… Continue reading Crowds & Culture: Nigerian Fest Returns Sat. Oct. 11, Music, Dance, Food
Expect Protests and High Security, Largest Diplomatic Gathering in World, September 16 to October 1
As the the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 69) convened at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, September 16, local residents braced for mid-town gridlock and the parade of… Continue reading Expect Protests and High Security, Largest Diplomatic Gathering in World, September 16 to October 1
Council Member Dan Garodnick Cooks!
During the weekly greenmarket at Dag Hammarskjold plaza, we were pleased to sample Council Member Dan Garodnick\’s peach salsa!
National Night Out Against Crime – August 5 2014
We had a great turnout for National Night Out Against Crime on August 5,2014. Dag Hammarskjold Plaza was transformed with wonderful food, drinks, music and speeches from politicians and local… Continue reading National Night Out Against Crime – August 5 2014