Bird-watching is booming in Central Park this spring migration
By shutting so many people inside their homes, the pandemic has led to increased appreciation of nature. More people are gardening, hiking, and — in the case of New York's Central Park — bird-watching.
Central Park Boathouse restaurant to reopen
A fixture of Central Park that has been closed down for a year by coronavirus is set to reopen.
Artist creates snow bear sculptures in Central Park
Artist Heide Hatry created 12 little snow bears that have become a fan favorite for onlookers in Central Park.
Central Park ice rinks to say open despite NYC cutting ties with Trump Organization
Two Central Park ice rinks that were set to close after Sunday because New York City is cutting ties with the Trump Organization that operates them will stay open until the end of the season.
Case dropped after woman in racist Central Park run-in gets therapy
A judge dismissed the case against Amy Cooper, the white woman arrested last spring for calling 911 during a dispute with a Black man in New York’s Central Park.
Snowy Owl spotted in Central Park for first time in over a century
A snowy owl had reportedly not been seen in Central Park since 1890.
The magic of a snow day is another casualty of 2020
Many school systems have said that they intend to have kids continue to learn remotely during big snowstorms this year, robbing kids of those magical days when bad weather granted them an unexpected holiday.
Rare owl spotted in Central Park becomes NYC's latest celebrity
There's a new avian sensation in Central Park, a Barred Owl that has made itself a new home in New York City.
New technology helps blind runners run without assistance
A brand-new technology called Guideline is using AI capabilities and an app to help blind runners run without any assistance.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
Woman who called police on black birdwatcher made second 911 call
Amy Cooper, the so-called ‘Central Park Karen’ who was seen on video calling the police on a black birdwatcher in Central Park is now facing criminal charges after she made a second 911 call that day claiming she was being assaulted.
NYC’s iconic Central Park Boathouse restaurant is closed
The owner of the Boathouse, which opened in 1954 and has been featured in films such as "When Harry Met Sally," explained that they rely heavily on tourists and park-goers, as well as weddings and corporate events.
Central Park carriage horses back on the job after 6 months
Central Park’s carriage horses have returned to work for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit New York City last spring.
New York Road Runners announce new race in pandemic era
Racing is back. The New York Road Runners hit the pavement for their first in-person race in over six months due to the coronavirus.
Dead man found in Central Park
A dead man in Central Park was found on Friday morning.
Dead body pulled from pond in Central Park
An EMS crew examined the body.
Central Park unveils first-ever statue of real women to mark anniversary of 19th Amendment
Wednesday marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote. To mark the anniversary, a monument of three women’s rights pioneers was unveiled in Central Park.
Amy Cooper indicted for incident in Central Park involving Black man
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park has been indicted in connection with the incident.
Woman fired from job after calling cops on black man in Central Park
The verbal dispute between a white woman with an unleashed dog and a black man bird watching in Central Park might normally have gone unnoticed in a city preoccupied by the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman who called cops on black man in Central Park apologizes
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park over the weekend was fired by the investment company that employed her.