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Thursday, March 11, 2010 | 1:57pm

CENTRAL PARK

Central Park Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Fined for DUI

A carriage driver pleaded guilty to operating a horse-drawn carriage while under the influence of alcohol, the ASPCA said.

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'Tavern on the Green' Name Can Be Retained by the City, Federal Judge Rules

New York City can keep the famous "Tavern on the Green" name for the restaurant building in Central Park, a judge has ruled.

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3 Dancers Bust a Move in Manhattan Parks to Promote New 3-D TVs

Want to push some 3-D TV sets? Then hire some dancers!

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The Museum for African Art and a 115-unit condo tower will stand at the northeast corner of Central Park(Museum for African Art)

Museum Mile Developer Agrees to Repair Neighbors' Homes

East Harlem tenants are cautiously optimistic about repairs to their apartment building.

Al Sharpton, Other Electeds Say Paterson Should Stay Put for Now(Heather Grossmann/DNAinfo)

Al Sharpton Declares David Paterson 'Should Continue' as Governor...

"Most of those in the room tonight strongly felt that the governor should continue," Sharpton said.

Le Pain Quotidien Won't Use Lit Sign to Lure Diners to Central Park

A popular cafe chain will set up shop in Central Park, but it won't be luring diners with a bright sign.

Record-Breaking Snowfall in Central Park(DNAinfo/Jason Tucker)

Record Snow Falls in Central Park, February Snowiest Month Ever

Central Park broke a more than century-old record Friday when February became the all time snowiest month, according to the National Weather Service.

Man Killed by Falling Tree Limb in Central Park

A man was struck and killed by a fallen tree limb as he was walking through Central Park during a snowstorm Thursday, police said.

Manhattanites Hit the Snow-Covered Hills in Central Park

While Manhattan’s streets were empty during the snowstorm, Central Park's snow-capped white hills were full with New Yorkers who turned out to sled, ski and snowboard.

New Penguins Welcomed To Central Park Zoo(Nina Mandell/DNA info)

Central Park Zoo Welcomes Four New Penguins

Royalty debuted at the Central Park zoo as four King penguins introduced themselves to excited visitors this week.

City Starts Vaccinating Central Park Raccoons Against Rabies(DNAinfo/Jason Tucker)

Rabid Raccoon Outbreak in Central Park Sends City Health Officials...

Rabid raccoons have been found all over Central Park in recent weeks.A team of federal wildlife experts started fanning out across Central Park Tuesday in search of raccoons to vaccinate against an outbreak of rabies.

NYPD, Parks Department Investigating Craigslist Threat To Dogs(Flickr/edyourdan)

Threat to Poison Dogs in City Parks Posted to Craigslist

The New York Parks Department said it is working with the NYPD to investigate a threat posted on Craigslist to poison dogs in city parks.

Snow Day is a Dog's Day in Manhattan

Dog owners knew they'd be outside.

Video Update

High Plains Bison - Healthy In Manhattan