Bethesda Fountain from atop Bethesda Terrace, featuring the beginnings of construction and a handful of construction workers. ( Photo: Madeleine Farr) Bethesda Fountain Bethesda Fountain Restoration Now Underway in Central Park Construction is underway at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain, one of the park’s most popular destinations and home to several... News 19 Aug 2026 | 04:36
Julie Harvey (seated), who said she was injured in a collision by a speeding cyclist in Central Park, speaks to Central Park Medical Unit about bicycle concerns. ( Photo: Lucy Rice) At Central Park Precinct Night Out Against Crime, Police Hear Concerns About Bikes When one Auxiliary police officer at the National Night Out Against Crime for the Central Park Precinct was asked what residents... News 07 Aug 2026 | 06:53
The Harlem Meer Performance Festival in 2025. ( Photo: Central Park Conservancy) Harlem Meer Performance Festival Returns to Central Park For Stormy McNair, showcasing local musical talent at the Harlem Meer Performance Festival is personal. As a child, Stormy... City Arts 28 Jul 2026 | 07:32
A 46-year-old runner was struck down in a tragic e-bike accident July 7. The woman identified as Jean (pictured) was paced in a medically induced coma. The accident triggered renewed calls to ban e-bikes in Central Park. ( Credit: GoFundMe) Woman in Coma After Being Struck by E-Bike in Central Park; Renews Calls for Ban A recent accident in Central Park, in which a 46-year-old runner was struck down by an e-bike, is the latest in a series... News 19 Jul 2026 | 09:16
The Transport Workers Union says that Deniz, a horse who dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park earlier this month, was killed by a toxic plant—and not animal abuse, as some charge. ( Photo: TWU ) Union Says Central Park Carriage Horse Died After Eating Toxic Plant A horse that dramatically collapsed and died in Central Park last week was poisoned by a flower planted there, the union... News 14 Jul 2026 | 03:35
Horse carriage rides resumed in the park June 23, after a six-day pause to pay respect for a fatal incident, in which a teen fell from a runaway carriage and died. It was halted again after the temperature soared over 89 degrees in recent days. ( Photo: Martina Dimitrova) Ahead of Bill Hearing, Carriage Workers Plead Case to Keep Horses As activists and horse owners alike prepare for a July 15 City Council hearing, horse carriage workers defend their practice... News 02 Jul 2026 | 04:35
Juneteenth Seneca Village celebration in Central Park on June 19. ( Photo: Lucy Rice) Free Musical Brings Seneca Village to Life in Central Park This Juneteenth, a musical in Central Park commemorated a community of predominantly Black landowners who called the land... Home 25 Jun 2026 | 12:38
Carriage teeters on two wheels after its horse bolted after its driver disembarked to take a photo of tourists. Indian teen Romanch Mahajan died from traumatic head injuries when he was thrown from the carriage. ( Photos: Facebook / NYC Class) Teen Tourist Dies When Central Park Horse Carriage Overturns An 18-year-old tourist who was visiting New York with his family was killed after a horse carriage overturned in Central... News 22 Jun 2026 | 05:22
Police tossed a tarp over the area where Deniz died, in Central Park, on June 9. ( Photo: Citizen) Carriage Horse Suddenly Dies in Central Park, Spurring Ban Calls Calls to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City have been issued anew after a 16-year-old horse named Deniz collapsed... News 15 Jun 2026 | 05:15
Futbol fans piled into Times Square on Friday, June 12 to watch FIFA World Cup games where the USA Men’s National Team beat Paraguay 4 to 1. ( Photo: Satish Shahi) Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup for Free Soccer fans looking to watch the 2026 World Cup this year without breaking the bank are in luck. The Intrepid Museum, The... News 13 Jun 2026 | 06:05
Israel Ortiz offers a croissant to a raccoon in Central Park, part of a daily ritual he has maintained for nearly two decades. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen ) The Raccoon Man of Central Park: Israel Ortiz and His Wild Friends Israel Ortiz tossed a peanut into the air. A woodpecker perched on a nearby branch immediately swooped down and caught it... News 04 Jun 2026 | 11:47
Heather Stein (author) takes a selfie with Shakespeare: Lucky again to enjoy the wonder of Shakespeare in the Park 2026. ( Photo: Heather Stein) Romeo, Juliet & the Great Central Park Ticket Quest There is something wonderfully New York about setting an alarm for the middle of the night, packing snacks like you are going... City Arts 02 Jun 2026 | 10:07
A spooked carriage horse flipped over another carriage near Central Park on Monday, May 18, hospitalizing the driver. ( Photo: Citizen App ) Central Park Horse Collision Leads to Renewed Ban Calls Two carriage horses collided in Central Park on the afternoon of May 18, flipping one of the carriages and sending a coach... News 22 May 2026 | 04:32
Visitors to Central Park have been puzzled by a mysterious cinnamon smell recently. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen ) What’s That Mysterious Cinnamon Smell Wafting through Central Park? Several days ago, Tony was jogging on the west side of Central Park when he caught a strong cinnamon scent in the air. He... News 13 May 2026 | 05:13
Many Central Park goers in recent weeks have noticed the delicious smell of cinnamon has been wafting through the air particularly around Central Park West above 90th Street. ( Photo: Zelda Nguyen) What’s That Mysterious Cinnamon Smell Wafting over Central Park? Several days ago, Tony was jogging in Central Park when he caught a strong cinnamon scent in the air. He stopped and looked... News 12 May 2026 | 04:19
