Latest News from Central Park, NYC

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.

A tragic carriage horse collapse near Central Park South was witnessed by residents in the Central Park Tower penthouse, fueling bans on the trade.

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.

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

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

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

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

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, sparking intense protests at the Jose Marti monument plaza on Central Park South.