Latest News from Central Park, NYC

Sports gridlock alerts issued as NYC Central Park weather forecasts influence crowd management for Knicks NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup pre-events.

Upper West Side commuters faced heavy pedestrian delays near the 72nd Street entrance on Tuesday following the death of a 16-year-old carriage horse.

Advocates invoke historical dancing bear bans following the sudden death of a 16-year-old carriage horse named Deniz near East 72nd Street.

Guests at Le Meridien Central Park face heightened security after an assault near the southern park perimeter prompted joint hospitality safety protocols.

New off-leash restrictions are under review for central park puppies after a series of near-miss incidents with carriage horses near the 72nd Street Loop.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue ordered an immediate geographical audit of equine paths Thursday following an emergency incident on the central loop.

NYCLASS launched a new advocacy campaign Thursday at the Jose Marti monument plaza, urging the City Council to replace horse carriages with electric options.

Residents at 320 central park west are upgrading building security after a daytime slashing near West 90th Street prompted immediate NYPD safety deployments.

The central park zoo launched a major urban wildlife monitoring project Thursday, tracking seven rare native species across Manhattan's green space.