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One Hotel Central Park Area Becomes Focus of Carriage Protest – Article thumbnail
Safety & Crime

One Hotel Central Park Area Becomes Focus of Carriage Protest

Protests intensify near One Hotel Central Park as advocates demand a carriage horse ban following a recent collapse.

Paddleboat Sightings Confirm Growing Urban Wildlife Diversity – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Paddleboat Sightings Confirm Growing Urban Wildlife Diversity

Wildlife spotters documented active coyote sightings near the Delacorte Theater, showcasing the biodiversity in the park's 843 acres.

YAI Challenge Athletes Draw Crowds, Highlighting Central Park News – Article thumbnail
Community & Philanthropy

YAI Challenge Athletes Draw Crowds, Highlighting Central Park News

The latest central park news highlights the annual YAI Challenge race on the southern loop, honoring anchor Bill Ritter with a lifetime award.

How Big Is Central Park Great Lawn? 50,000-Fan FIFA Event Approved – Article thumbnail
Park Events

How Big Is Central Park Great Lawn? 50,000-Fan FIFA Event Approved

Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul announce a massive free 50,000-fan FIFA World Cup watch party on the Great Lawn, testing Central Park's capacity.

1 Hotel Central Park Area Rallies Intensify Over Carriage Horse Ban – Article thumbnail
Visitor Guide

1 Hotel Central Park Area Rallies Intensify Over Carriage Horse Ban

Rallies near 1 Hotel Central Park intensify as City Council fast-tracks Ryder's Law following the tragic collapse and death of a carriage horse.

NYPD Launches Manhunt After Woman Slashed Inside Central Park – Article thumbnail
Safety & Crime

NYPD Launches Manhunt After Woman Slashed Inside Central Park

A 24-year-old woman was slashed near the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park on Tuesday. NYPD launched an active manhunt and increased security patrols.

NYPD Investigates Death of 16-Year-Old Carriage Horse in Central Park – Article thumbnail
Park Operations & Maintenance

NYPD Investigates Death of 16-Year-Old Carriage Horse in Central Park

A 16-year-old carriage horse collapsed and died in Central Park on Tuesday. The incident sparked a massive NYPD investigation and intense safety debates.

Central Park Pool Area Patrols Increase 20 Percent After Attack – Article thumbnail
Safety & Crime

Central Park Pool Area Patrols Increase 20 Percent After Attack

The NYPD increased patrols by 20 percent near the Central Park pool and Harlem Meer following a security incident on the northern running trails.

Central Park Zoo Leads Avian Tracking Project in the Ramble – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Zoo Leads Avian Tracking Project in the Ramble

The Central Park Zoo and local birdwatchers are collaborating on an avian tracking project in the Ramble after a historic spring migration season.