Suspect arrested in Central Park rape
The NYPD has arrested a man wanted for the horrific sexual assault of a 27-year-old woman inside Central Park.
New York City Marathon returns from pandemic pause for 50th running
A limited field of 33,000 runners will jog off the Verrazzano Bridge and wind its way toward Central Park on Sunday as the New York City Marathon returns for its 50th edition after being wiped out in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers shrank the field by nearly 40% and are requiring runners be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the race.
Heartless! Artist says NYC COVID tribute removed in permit snafu
A giant red heart sculpture installed this week in Central Park as a tribute to health care workers and COVID-19 victims has been taken down. It’s an apparent casualty of confusion and red tape.
NYC robber threatens victim with Taser
A man on a robbery spree across Manhattan targeted at least one of his victims with a Taser, according to police.
2 injured in shooting near Central Park
The NYPD was investigating the shooting of a man in the chest and a woman who was injured when a bullet fragment struck her hand near Central Park.
Great blue heron devours rat in Central Park
Twitter user @BirdCentralPark captured a dramatic nature video of a great blue heron gulping down a massive rat in Central Park over the weekend.
More than 3 inches of rain falls in Central Park in one hour
Central Park smashed a record for the amount of rain that fell in one hour during the huge storm on Wednesday night.
How much rain did we get from Henri?
Rain totals from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from the weekend storm continue to rise.
'We Love NYC' concert in Central Park stopped due to lightning
The five-hour concert, intended to celebrate New York City’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, was about halfway through when the weather became an issue. Heavy rain and lightning filled the sky.
'We Love NYC, The Homecoming Concert' set for Great Lawn despite surging COVID cases
New York City's concert to celebrate its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic despite surging cases and hospitalizations, is set to take place Saturday, August 21 in Central Park.
More names added to star-studded lineup for NYC recovery concert
More names were added Tuesday to the city's recovery concert planned for Central Park next month. Along with Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, Andrea Bocelli, Carlos Santana and many others will take the stage on the Great Lawn, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Armed robbery on subway train in Manhattan
Three young people were victims of an armed robbery on a subway train in Manhattan.
Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jennifer Hudson to headline Central Park concert
Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Hudson will headline New York City's Homecoming Concert in Central Park in August.
Woman robbed, punched in Central Park
Authorities say the thug punched a 40-year-old woman in the face before stealing her iPhone.
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.
Group of men sexually assault teen in Central Park
A teenager was allegedly gang-raped in an early morning attack in Central Park.
NYPD: Man arrested after gunpoint robberies in Central Park
The NYPD says the man robbed people at gunpoint in Central Park.
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.