Latest News from Central Park, NYC

Central Park's SummerStage announced its July 2026 concert lineup, featuring diverse performances and a major Bastille Day celebration. Visitors should check the schedule.

Mayor Adams announced a new Central Park safety initiative this week after a 24-year-old woman was slashed near Wollman Rink. The NYPD is deploying additional officers to address concerns and reassure visitors, underscoring urgent safety improvements.

NYPD confirmed a 24-year-old woman was slashed in Central Park Saturday, July 11, 2026, near Wollman Rink. Police are investigating, urging vigilance.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced a $1.5 million upgrade to Central Park's Heckscher Playground. The renovation modernizes facilities and enhances accessibility for thousands of families.

A 24-year-old woman was slashed on a pathway near Wollman Rink in Central Park Wednesday afternoon, prompting an active NYPD search for the suspect.

A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday afternoon after being struck by lightning on Central Park's North Meadow playfield.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue deployed dedicated safety teams in Central Park Wednesday after authorizing horse-drawn carriage rides to resume.

An 18-year-old tourist was killed Tuesday in a horse carriage crash in Central Park, with a heartbreaking video capturing his final moments.

A newly released video shows the final moments of teen tourist Romanch Mahajan before a fatal runaway carriage horse crash in Central Park.