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Central Park Carriage Horse Death Prompts Garden Obelisk Flora Sweep – Article thumbnail
Park Operations & Maintenance

Central Park Carriage Horse Death Prompts Garden Obelisk Flora Sweep

New York officials launched an emergency plant sweep Tuesday after forensic tests linked a carriage horse's death to toxic yew plants near the path.

Central Park Zoo Madagascar Animals Highlighted for World Cup Fans – Article thumbnail
Park Events

Central Park Zoo Madagascar Animals Highlighted for World Cup Fans

A massive FIFA World Cup watch party on the Great Lawn is prompting rangers to highlight conservation efforts at the Central Park Zoo Madagascar exhibit.

Central Park Carriage Horse Dennis Dies, Invoking Dancing Bear History – Article thumbnail
Park Operations & Maintenance

Central Park Carriage Horse Dennis Dies, Invoking Dancing Bear History

A carriage horse named Dennis collapsed and died near 72nd Street Tuesday, prompting animal welfare groups to compare the industry to dancing bear acts.

Central Park 5 Patrol Lessons Invoked After Local Slashing – Article thumbnail
Visitor Guide

Central Park 5 Patrol Lessons Invoked After Local Slashing

A daytime slashing in Central Park has prompted the NYPD to surge patrols, evoking historical safety debates and modern surveillance strategies.

Central Park Apartments Neighbors Notice Ranger Patrol Surge – Article thumbnail
Visitor Guide

Central Park Apartments Neighbors Notice Ranger Patrol Surge

Residents near Central Park apartments are reporting a significant increase in safety patrols after the Conservancy deployed forty-five new rangers.

Central Park Five Legacy Invoked as Safety Patrols Surged – Article thumbnail
Safety & Crime

Central Park Five Legacy Invoked as Safety Patrols Surged

NYPD surges patrols along northern trails after a daytime slashing, while community leaders warn against replicating Central Park Five era rhetoric.

Central Park Zoo Reviews Spark New Public Wildlife Tracking Initiative – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Zoo Reviews Spark New Public Wildlife Tracking Initiative

A new wildlife survey tracks seven rare species in Central Park, guided in part by visitor feedback found on popular Central Park Zoo reviews.

Jose Marti Plaza Protest Erupts After Carriage Horse Dennis Collapses – Article thumbnail
Park Operations & Maintenance

Jose Marti Plaza Protest Erupts After Carriage Horse Dennis Collapses

A carriage horse named Dennis collapsed and died Tuesday, sparking intense protests at the Jose Marti monument plaza on Central Park South.

Restaurants Near Central Park NYC Gain Crowds From New Play Schedule – Article thumbnail
Park Events

Restaurants Near Central Park NYC Gain Crowds From New Play Schedule

NYC Parks extends Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at West 103rd Street, boosting reservations at local Upper West Side restaurants this June.