Photos: Cherry Blossoms in Bloom in Central Park
Pink and white cherry blossoms are in full bloom at 91st and Central Park West alongside the reservoir. With the temperature finally r … Read the rest of this entry >>
Seriously, What the Hell?
The top photo is Central Park on Monday and the bottom photo is Central Park on Tuesday. I mean, what the … Read the rest of this entry >>
Free Central Park Tennis Lessons for Seniors Start Soon
The City Parks Foundation offers six weeks of fitness for seniors at various locations around the … Read the rest of this entry >>
Photos: A Crocodile and Commuters Brave the Snow
A snowstorm on the second day of spring brought out some creative Upper West Siders, including the person who crafted this fearsome croc … Read the rest of this entry >>
Harbor Seal Spotted on the Bank of the Hudson River at 90th Street
A Harbor Seal was spotted near 90th Street on the rocks next to the Hudson River on Thursday. Jane Kenney, who took the photo above, told us the seal appeared to be … Read the rest of this entry >>
Tavern on the Green Parking Lot to Get ‘Greened’, As Other Park Projects Move Ahead
A parking lot next to an iconic Central Park restaurant will be transformed into a more public-friendly space, with some sort of gree … Read the rest of this entry >>
With Snowstorm Approaching, Here are Some Local Sledding Spots
A storm is expected to hit New York late Saturday and could drop several inches of snow on the city. To prepare, we've listed some of the area's most popular sledding spots b … Read the rest of this entry >>
SummerStage Wins Approval for Structural Upgrade and New Stage
Community Board 7 voted to approve the City Parks Foundation's plan to upgrade the SummerStage venue in Central Park, which, accordi … Read the rest of this entry >>
A Snow-Dusting Brightens Central Park
A light snowfall on Tuesday briefly erased the winter doldrums from Central Park. David Brotsky took these photos while on an early-morning bike- … Read the rest of this entry >>
Florist Leaves Winding Trail of Amazing Flowers on Central Park West Bench
A florist known for going all-out with his arrays flower-bombed a bench on 88th Street and Central Park West on Friday, bringing some color … Read the rest of this entry >>
4 Snow Photos From Central Park
David Brotsky ventured into Central Park during Wednesday's snowstorm and took some evocative photos. Check them … Read the rest of this entry >>
Pregnant Woman Punched After Dispute Over Off-Leash Dog in Riverside Park
A man assaulted a pregnant woman in Riverside Park after chastising her about her off-leash dog, accordi … Read the rest of this entry >>
Look Out for Snow-Blowers in Central Park This Week
The annual Winter Jam is coming to Central Park next weekend, and that means the Parks Department will be blowing snow in the area … Read the rest of this entry >>
Five Fantastic Fog Fotos (From Friday)
On Friday morning, warm air passing over the frozen Hudson River caused a heavy fog to form. It's called advection fog, said David Windt, who p … Read the rest of this entry >>
The Hudson River Is Becoming a Massive Skating Rink (That You Shouldn’t Try To Skate On)
The weather outside is frightful, and the Hudson River is now partially encrusted in a layer of ice that is chillingly beaut … Read the rest of this entry >>
Even Birds of Prey Get Cold
A hawk (or turkey vulture) that normally perches on top of the Beacon Hotel on 75th Street found a new spot during this recent cold spell, on top of a chi … Read the rest of this entry >>
Snow Photos from the UWS
Unlike some past over-hyped snowstorms, this one was at least as action-packed as expected, with massive winds and about 10 inches of snow in much of the … Read the rest of this entry >>
Video: Central Park is Lovely and Empty in the Blizzard
Robyn Roth-Moise captured the scene around Central Park's Bethesda Fountain on Thursday, as whipping winds and snow covered the lands … Read the rest of this entry >>
City ‘Evicts’ Homeless Couple on Broadway
The city ordered a homeless couple that had put up an encampment on Broadway between 77th and 78th Street to vacate the premises this week. The c … Read the rest of this entry >>
Joan of Arc Statue Getting Fancier Digs
Six hundred years after the real Joan of Arc was born, the area around her statue in Riverside Park is getting an upg … Read the rest of this entry >>
