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Woman, 24, Slashed in Central Park; NYPD Investigates
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Public Safety & Crime

Woman, 24, Slashed in Central Park; NYPD Investigates Attack

NEW YORK — A 24yearold woman was slashed in Central Park this morning, October 28, 2026, prompting an immediate investigation by the New York City Pol

June 4, 2026
NYPD Releases Video of Central Park Rapist Suspect
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Law Enforcement & Investigation

NYPD Releases Video of Central Park Rapist Suspect

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a brutal rape in Central

June 4, 2026
Knicks Fans Pack Central Park for Thrilling Playoff
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Sports & Public Gatherings

Knicks Fans Pack Central Park for Thrilling Playoff Watch Party

NEW YORK — Thousands of exuberant New York Knicks fans transformed Central Park's Rumsey Playfield into a roaring orangeandblue sea Wednesday night, J

June 4, 2026
Horse Carriage Overturns in Central Park, Driver Injured
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Public Safety & Regulation

Horse Carriage Overturns in Central Park, Driver Injured

NEW YORK — A horsedrawn carriage overturned in Central Park this past Monday morning, July 7, 2026, near the popular Grand Army Plaza entrance, result

June 4, 2026
Central Park Conservancy Launches New Initiative for West
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Park Management & Conservation

Central Park Conservancy Launches New Initiative for West Side Gardens

NEW YORK — The Central Park Conservancy announced on Thursday, June 18, 2026, a major new initiative aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the lesserkno

June 4, 2026
NYPD Releases Central Park Sexual Assault Suspect Video
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Crime & Public Safety

NYPD Releases Central Park Sexual Assault Suspect Video in 2026 Case

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in connection with a violent sexual assault

June 4, 2026
Bill Ritter Receives YAI Lifetime Achievement at Central
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Philanthropy & Community Events

Bill Ritter Receives YAI Lifetime Achievement at Central Park Event

NEW YORK — Veteran WABCTV anchor Bill Ritter was honored with a special Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, May 16, 2026, during the annual YAI Ce

June 4, 2026
Central Park Carriage Overturn Prompts Renewed Safety Calls
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Public Safety & Animal Welfare

Central Park Carriage Overturn Prompts Renewed Safety Calls for Horses

NEW YORK — A horsedrawn carriage overturned near Central Park South on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2026, injuring the driver and reigniting longstand

June 4, 2026
2026 NYC Half Marathon Shatters Records with 30,229
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Sports & Recreation

2026 NYC Half Marathon Shatters Records with 30,229 Park Finishers

NEW YORK — The 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon broke its own finisher record on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with an unprecedented 30,229 runners co

June 4, 2026