NYC plans mega-concert in Central Park to celebrate comeback

New York City plans to hold a large concert in Central Park in August to celebrate recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Man stabbed in Central Park

A man was stabbed on the east side of Central Park late Sunday night.

Columbus Circle monument vandalized during anti-police protest

Six protesters were arrested for vandalizing a monument to fallen soldiers in Columbus Circle, according to police.

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.

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.

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
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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.