Since then, the travelers have seemingly returned. Bob Arihood noted some travelers sleeping on East Fourth Street the other day ... Melanie took a photo of a group on Second Avenue... and we've all seen more and more of them arrive on Crusty Row...
And, as these photos by Bobby Williams show, some travelers were enjoying a nice day in Tompkins square Park yesterday...
The Lo-Down has an op-ed today on what the displacement of the travelers means for the East Village. You can read that piece here.
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Also for your viewing pleasure, they hang out at Stuy Square Park & the East River Park near 10th st. entrance. Enjoy!
Also, often in front of St. Marks Church.
Also, everywhere. Seriously. And why do they all have dogs??!
If they don't cause trouble, let them be. I do find it messed up that they keep dogs or any other animals as pets. How can they make sure they are healthy? eating well?
I loathe the "travelers" and anyone who sticks up for them. I.F.H.C
Spare change I'm hungry need a place to stay down on my luck I'm new here Sure to be herd on the row this summer ANY others please add ...
I saw a few in front of the Subway sandwich on 2nd Ave, near 9th. They had ipad 2s, and a french bulldog.
And why are all their dogs the same kind?
Leave them in peace, no laws are broken.
George Tabb
The Internet Beggar
Today, in front of the now defunct 14th and First Ave HSBC branch. The MO is that they are mostly trust fund kids but that’s too easy an explanation.
I think the Lo-Down article was a little over the top. I live in the East Village and have seen the number of these travelers skyrocket in the last few weeks. There certainly isn't a shortage. Since they are all young, dress exactly the same and seem to have the same type of docile dog and sarcastic cardboard signs, I suspect their lifestyle is something of a choice. I've always wondered, where do they go during the winter-- to their parent's house? Hang out in Florida?
They travel by trains and such to warmer climates in the colder months. Yes, they do it by choice. Some are bad, some are good.
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