NYC looking to combat notorious drug bazaar in Washington Square Park — by installing a food truck
NY Post
Washington Square Park is going from bad – to wurst.
The city is looking to combat the park’s notorious outdoor drug bazaar by parking a food truck in the green space’s northwest corner and approving permits for activities in the narcotics-riddled area.
William Morrison, parks administrator for Washington Square Park, revealed the latest Hail Mary attempt to snuff out the persistent drug activity during the 6th Precinct Community Council meeting.
“There are ways to positively change your space and don’t rely on force,” he said, later adding that one way to change “use in certain areas of a park is adding a concession.”
Parks spokeswoman Kelsey Jean-Baptiste said the city put out an open call in March for a concession, such as a food truck, but declined to share how many applications the agency received or speculate a rough date for when it will award the contract.
Morrison, who also leads the Washington Square Park Conservancy, said he spread the word about the concession opportunity by reaching out to the Village Alliance BID and local businesses directly.
