New pitch to install permanent gates at iconic Washington Square Park reignites debate among NYers: ‘It’s not a good image of NYC’

The proposal to fence off the entrances comes after safety concerns first arose following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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May 8, 2026 - 12:19
New pitch to install permanent gates at iconic Washington Square Park reignites debate among NYers: ‘It’s not a good image of NYC’
The proposal to fence off the entrances comes after safety concerns first arose following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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