Tag Archives: Washington Square Park
From selling weed to peddling roses
By Madison Kim A white industrial bucket holds an assortment of fox tails, honeycombs and purple mists. Two green planters hold cat tails, daisies and pink panthers, wildflowers sourced from a friend’s farm in New Jersey. These things Martin Fritsche sells to NYU students and other steady customers. “I’ve seen him around the area while […]
Crocheting, life-coaching from a park bench
By Laiba Lakhani At 9 o’clock on most mornings, he said, Bob Matthews sits on the same bench in Washington Square Park, just northeast of where the park’s stone walkway veers toward West Fourth Street. He pulls his pink and green needles from the crocheted hat, made from recycled material, covering his dreadlocks. “Crochet is […]
Weed sales soar on sidewalks, in storefronts
By Abraham Dume As Jonathan Perez, 28, sees it, his sales of cannabis gummies, cookies, cereal and other sweet treats and of pre-rolled marijuana joints, selling for $10 each, is a community service. “We’ve saved lives … Ever since we’ve come here there’s been more peace and harmony in this park,” said Perez, offering his […]