Latest News from Central Park, NYC

Upper West Side residents faced heavy police blockades Wednesday after a fatal shooting near 320 Central Park West left a 36-year-old man dead.

Central Park Conservancy President Betsy Smith announced a major ranger patrol expansion to improve safety and navigation for 2026 park visitors.

A carriage horse bolted with a family of three near Thompson Central Park New York, crashing into a delivery truck and renewing safety concerns.

NYPD surged patrols near Central Park Tower after two separate, violent daytime attacks targeted women on southern park trails Wednesday.

Conservatory Water will close next week for an 18-month, multi-million dollar restoration, halting model sailboat and paddleboat activities.

An 18-year-old tourist was critically injured when a runaway carriage horse crashed near Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park.

Major trail closures and a $12.5 million restoration project across 843 acres force New Yorkers to adjust their routes. Read the latest 2026 map updates.

A massive Midtown protest over a tragic horse collapse near Bethesda Terrace has triggered a 2026 City Council bill mandating strict veterinary audits.

A tragic carriage horse collapse near Central Park South was witnessed by residents in the Central Park Tower penthouse, fueling bans on the trade.