Latest News from Central Park, NYC

Veterinary reports confirm a carriage horse died from eating toxic yew. Patrols near Thompson Central Park are tightened as city crews remove shrubs.

A carriage horse named Dennis collapsed and died Tuesday night near the Central Park Zoo route, sparking fresh legislative demands for an immediate city ban.

NYPD seals trails and surges patrols in Central Park after a woman is slashed near the Ramble, raising safety concerns for commuters and evening runners.

NYC Parks launches emergency veterinary audits on carriage horses after a horse named Dennis collapses and dies near 72nd Street, sparking Midtown protests.

A sudden lightning strike near Sheep Meadow injured a teenager, prompting emergency response units to issue urgent severe weather warnings.

Protests erupted near the Park Central Hotel after carriage horse Deniz collapsed and died, fueling intense debates over equine labor laws.

Pathways near Cleopatra's Needle are closing for a massive $4.2 million restoration project to rebuild pathways and halt erosion.

A tragic horse collapse near 72nd Street sparked intense protests near the 1 Hotel Central Park entrance, reviving calls for an immediate industry ban.

NYC Parks launches a new free theater series at West 103rd Street, building on previous event successes to bring classic drama to northern park lawns.