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New York City

September 26, 2012

Jay-Z, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Avicii Play New York

Check out who is playing the city from September 26 to October 2.


 

New York City

August 07, 2012

Black Keys, Neil Young, Foo Fighters to Play Central Park Charity Concert

Tickets to the show will only be given to those who help advocate for ending global poverty.

New York City

July 17, 2012

Sunbathers Strip Down to Beat the Heat During Big Apple Heat Wave

The city's latets heat wave brings highs that will feel like the triple digits this week.

Upper East Side

March 21, 2012

Philharmonic Brings Back Free Central Park Concerts After Hiatus

The Philharmonic will play Central Park on July 12 and 17, orchestra officials announced Wednesday.

Upper East Side

October 03, 2011

Black Eyed Peas and Sting Raise $7M to Fight Poverty

The Black Eyed Peas' Central Park concert and Sting's 25th anniversary/60th birthday concert at the Beacon Theatre raised more than $7 million for the poverty fighting Robin Hood Foundation.

Upper East Side

October 01, 2011

Black Eyed Peas Get it Started In Central Park

Thousands came to Central Park on Sept. 30, 2011 to see a free performance from the Black Eyed Peas.

Upper East Side

September 16, 2011

Thousands Brave Rain, Wind and Cold to Hear Bocelli Sing in Central Park

The famous tenor performed in the Great Lawn for thousands of adoring fans.

Upper West Side

June 28, 2011

Philharmonic Remembers 9/11 With Free Concert

A New York Philharmonic performance at Avery Fisher Hall will also be broadcast at Lincoln Center's plaza.

Manhattan

June 09, 2011

Black Eyed Peas Concert Prep in Central Park Draws Throngs of Fans

The Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park was expected to draw more than 60,000 despite the heat.

Manhattan

June 07, 2011

Taylor Swift To Perform With Black Eyed Peas in Central Park

Music star Taylor Swift will appear at the Black Eyed Peas' free Central Park concert on June 9.

Upper West Side

May 29, 2011

New Yorkers Enjoy the Start of Summer in Central Park

Mercury expected to climb into the sultry 90s on Monday, and stay hot through the start of the work week.

Manhattan

December 06, 2010

Signs Along Old Aqueduct Trail Could Pop up Across Manhattan

The signs would mark the trail of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which once fed giant reservoirs in Central and Bryant parks.

Manhattan

October 14, 2010

As Autumn Descends on Central Park, Maintenance Crews Spring Into Action

In the fall months, nearly 100 gardeners and field staff set about repairing and refurbishing Central Park.

Manhattan

June 23, 2010

10,000 Yogis Rained Out in Central Park

The world's largest yoga class was held in Central Park on Tuesday, but got rained out just minutes into the practice.