Witches' Solstice Festival Cast Out of Astor Place

GREENWICH VILLAGE — Trouble is brewing over a Wiccan solstice festival set to swoop into Astor Place in July.

The third annual WitchsFest USA, organized by the Wiccan Family Temple, was shot down last week by Community Board 2, based on board members' concerns that the organization did not have enough of a connection to the neighborhood.

Starr Ravenhawk, a representative of the Wiccan Family Temple, defended plans for the July 12 fair that would bring vendors, children's events, a summer solstice ritual and live entertainment to Astor Place between Broadway and Lafayette Street.

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