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Greenwich Village Parents Demand Safety Amid Drug Crisis

1/26/2026

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Story summary

Sara D. Roosevelt Park has become a hotspot for drug use and vagrancy after the eviction of individuals from Washington Square Park.
Local parents express concern for their children's safety, citing visible drug use and discarded needles near playgrounds.
A survey shows 83% of Greenwich Village residents want increased police presence and stricter drug laws.
Activists argue that current city policies enable addiction rather than provide effective solutions.

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Story summary

Sara D. Roosevelt Park has become a hotspot for drug use and vagrancy after the eviction of individuals from Washington Square Park.
Local parents express concern for their children's safety, citing visible drug use and discarded needles near playgrounds.
A survey shows 83% of Greenwich Village residents want increased police presence and stricter drug laws.
Activists argue that current city policies enable addiction rather than provide effective solutions.