Safety & Crime — Central Park News

A teenager was hospitalized after being struck by lightning in Central Park during an abrupt afternoon thunderstorm. Park officials remind visitors to seek shelter during severe weather.

A horse-drawn carriage collision in Central Park sent one person to the hospital Friday, prompting NYPD and city officials to review safety protocols for the popular tourist attraction.

"We are urging anyone with information to come forward," stated an NYPD spokesperson Friday, as police released video of a suspect in a brutal Central Park sexual assault.

A Central Park horse carriage collision near East 72nd Street injured one person, sparking renewed safety discussions. Local officials investigate cause and future regulations now.

NYPD released surveillance video of a suspect in a Central Park rape where the victim sustained injuries. Authorities urge public assistance in identifying the individual promptly.

NYPD offers $2,500 reward for Central Park theft spree info, urging vigilance after 7 incidents in 3 weeks. Police increased patrols, targeting tourists near landmarks.

"This is an active investigation," NYPD Detective Maria Rodriguez confirmed after a 24-year-old woman was slashed in Central Park.

NYPD confirms a man was found deceased in Central Park near East 106th Street. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.

Police are investigating an incident where actor Michael Stuhlbarg was attacked by a rock-thrower in Central Park, sustaining minor injuries.