"The city has withdrawn its plans for a permanent restaurant in Union Square Park after opponents argued that the park, with its history of radicalism was unsuitable for such a private enterprise."

New York Times, Metro Briefing
p. B-7 (June 15, 2005)




Union Square Community Coalition in the News

Tammany Hall’s Auditorium, Where Politics Once Took Center Stage, Will Be Demolished
New York Times - By David W. Dunlap -  July 4, 2016


USCC hosts Ukrainian egg decorating concert for Easter at Union Square Park
Town & Village - April 7, 2016

Exploring Union Square’s landmarked buildings

Town & Village - October 8, 2015  - By Wally Debelis

Once a Temple of Corruption, Now a Landmark 
New York Times - November 17, 2013 - By Sam Roberts 


Occupy Wall Street Relocates To Union Square Park - NYPD Moves Them Out
Wednesday Morning

A Walk in the Park - March 21, 2012 - By Geoffrey Croft


Pricey New Union Square Restaurant Operator Named- Lawsuit Being Prepared
A Walk in the Park - March 14, 2012 - By Geoffrey Croft


Preservation push to landmark last Tammany Hall
The Villager - July 15 - 21, 2009 - By Albert Amateau


Privatized pavilion’s opponents make another pitch to Board 5
The Villager - June 3 - 9, 2009 - By Albert Amateau

Unity on renaming Union Square Park playground for Evelyn Strouse
The Villager - April 8 - 14, 2009 - By Albert Amateau


Union Square Pavilion Restaurant Gets Green Light From Judge

Gothamist - March 31, 2009 - By John Del Signore


Judge dismisses suit against Union Square Park
Associated Press - March 30, 2009


L.P.C. electrified by Con Ed "commanding presence"
The Villager - February 18, 2009 - By Albert Amateu


In Memorian USCC's Evelyn Strouse

Town and Village - February 12, 2009 - by Wally Dobelis


Evelyn Strouse, 92, feisty doyenne of Union Square
The Villager - February 4, 2009 - By Albert Amateu


People Converge, and Interests Compete - Living Around | Union Square

NY Times - December 28, 2008 - By C.J. Hughes


Recalling square’s history, fearing for its future
The Villager - October 29, 2008 - By Jefferson Siegel


A Salute to Union Square - Renovation proceeds as restaurant dispute simmers

The Villager - May 21 - 27, 2008 - By Albert Amateau


Union Sq. work restart O.K.’d, but pavilion is on back burner
The Villager - May 14, 2008 - By Albert Amateau

Court bars NYC from building restaurant in Union Square Park
Associated Press - May 7, 2008


Judge Halts Plans for Union Square Park Restaurant
NY Mag — Grub Street - May 7, 2008


Judge on Union Square Park: Renovations O.K., But Hold Off on Restaurant
Observer — May 7, 2008 By Eliot Brown


Union Square Pavilion Restaurant a No-Go, Judge Rules
Gothamist - May 7, 2008 - By John Del Signore


City must show restraint on pavilion, trees, W.C.
The Villager - April 30, 2008 - By Albert Amateau


Union Square Park's Contentious Redevelopment
The Epoch Times - April 30, 2008 - By Tim McDevitt (NY Times Staff)


It's an eatery too far, park activists argue

South China Morning Post - April 29, 2008 - By Rong Xiaoqing


Somehow, Park Development Becomes Blood Sport: Lawsuits, recriminations accompany a boom age for outdoor space
Observer - April 29, 2008 - By Eliot Brown


Judge Extends Injunction Against Union Square Restaurant
NY 1 - April 28, 2008 - By Milanee Kapadia


Real Local News: Union Square Development (podcast)
WNYC - Brian Lehrer - April 28, 2008


Court halts Union Square Pavilion construction
AM New York - April 29, 2008 - By David Freedlander


Union Square rehab on hold after opponents file lawsuit
The Villager - April 23, 2008 - By Jefferson Siegel


Judge Orders Timeout In Union Sq. Restaurant Rumble
New York Post - April 23, 2008 - By Zackary Goelman & Eric Lenkowitz

Judge Halts City's Union Square Development

The Gothamist - April 23, 2008


Judge Blocks Overhaul of Union Square Park
NY Times - April 23, 2008 - By Timothy Williams

Union Square Project in Doubt After Groups Sue City
New York Sun - April 23, 2008 - By Benjamin Sarlin


Court halts Union Square Pavilion construction
AM NY - April 22, 2008 - By David Freedlander


Union Square Boondoggle
The Indypendent - April 11, 2008 - By Alex Kane

Restaurant still on menu for Union Square

Metro NY - December 27, 2007 - By Patrick Arden


North end, seating, art: My Union Square wish list
The Villager - May 31 - June 6 2006 - By Susan Kramer


Opponents pile on Union Sq. pavillion plan at rally

The Villager - December 13 - 19, 2006 - By Jefferson Siegel


The Many-Sided Square
NY Times - October 25, 2005 - By Jake Mooney


How Area Activists Kept Park's Restaurant a Seasonal One
NY Times - June 28, 2005, 2005 - By Timothy Williams


Neighborhood Report: New York Parks; In Union Square, the End of a Long Wait
NY Times - December 3, 2000 - By Andrew Friedman


The Site of Many a Protest Incites One Itself

NY Times - January 23, 2000 - By Corey Kilgannon


Neighborhood Report: Union Square; Life of a Landmarked Sign Is Cut Short (by 2 Letters)

NY Times - November 26, 1989 - By Iver Peterson

Union Square: Gritty Past, Bright Future
NY Times - November 26, 1989 - By Iver Peterson


Park Gets Seed Money
NY Daily News - October 26, 2004 - By David Saltonstall


The birth of a Union Sq. Park advocate; Who knew?
The Villager - May 19 - 25, 2004 - By Susan Kramer


As Visions for Park Clash, Funds Hang in Balance
NY Times - January 26, 1997 - By Janet Allon


Coffee Shop Faces Inquiry By the State
NY Times - June 4, 1994 - By Abby Goodnough


In Union Square Park, Potluck al Fresco
NY Times - July 17, 1987 - By Trish Hall


Neighborhood Report: Union Square; Bold Lines For Tower On 14th
NY Times - February 11, 1996 - By Andrew Jacobs

Union Square Revival
NY Times - July 24, 1981- By Carol Lawson