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Falling Tree Branch Strikes Woman in Central Park

Upper West Side

June 11, 2013

Falling Tree Branch Strikes Woman in Central Park

The limb fell at West 86th St. and Central Park West on Tuesday afternoon.

$3M Central Park Playground Rehab Should Include Bathrooms, Locals Say

Upper West Side

May 31, 2013

$3M Central Park Playground Rehab Should Include Bathrooms, Locals Say

The Park's West Side playgrounds are an estimated 15-minute trek to the closest bathroom.

Central Park Conservancy Kicks Off Free Weekly Exercise Class

Upper West Side

May 15, 2013

Central Park Conservancy Kicks Off Free Weekly Exercise Class

The class features outdoor cardio, strength and yoga-inspired training in Central Park. 

Best Free Spring and Summer Events on the Upper West Side

Upper West Side

May 08, 2013

Best Free Spring and Summer Events on the Upper West Side

Save your money for vacations and enjoy a full roster of free events in the neighborhood. 

Central Park Playground to Get $1.2M Makeover

Upper East Side

April 11, 2013

Central Park Playground to Get $1.2M Makeover

The project is part of a multi-million dollar renovation at the park.

Upper East Siders Feel Persecuted For Walking Dogs in Central Park

Upper East Side

March 11, 2013

Upper East Siders Feel Persecuted For Walking Dogs in Central Park

Upper East Side owners said recently that they're getting ticketed too much in Central Park.

Plans for New Tavern on the Green Alarm UWS Community Board

Upper West Side

January 31, 2013

Plans for New Tavern on the Green Alarm UWS Community Board

Board members worry Tavern on the Green's design treats takeaway customers as second class.

Rental Bike Business Granted Three More Years at Tavern on the Green

Upper East Side

October 05, 2012

Rental Bike Business Granted Three More Years at Tavern on the Green

Park Officials are pushing for an extension for Tavern on the Green bike rentals.

Duped 'Friends' Fans Flock to Fountain Which Has Nothing to Do With Show

Upper East Side

June 27, 2012

Duped 'Friends' Fans Flock to Fountain Which Has Nothing to Do With Show

Tour guides wrongly claim that the "Friends" TV intro was shot at Central Park's Cherry Hill.
Storm Damages 1,000 Central Park Trees

Upper West Side

October 31, 2011

Storm Damages 1,000 Central Park Trees

Fallen trees and branches closed pedestrian paths and caused a major cleanup effort for park workers.
Central Park Video Allows Virtual Experience of the Seasons

Upper East Side

October 24, 2011

Central Park Video Allows Virtual Experience of the Seasons

The Central Park Conservancy launched a video using digital mapping to celebrate all the seasons of the park, as well as the organization's restoration efforts.
Black Eyed Peas and 60,000 Fans Prepare for Good Night

Upper West Side

September 30, 2011

Black Eyed Peas and 60,000 Fans Prepare for Good Night

Only patchy showers are expected for the rescheduled event, as thousands of fans anticipate the Black Eyed Peas concert in Central Park.
Central Park Conservancy to Revamp Playgrounds

Upper East Side

September 27, 2011

Central Park Conservancy to Revamp Playgrounds

The Central Park Conservancy has developed a long-term plan that will knit its 21 playgrounds together as a “vast system, rather than fragmented resources.”
Central Park's East Meadow to Re-Open

Upper East Side

September 19, 2011

Central Park's East Meadow to Re-Open

The Upper East Side lawn has undergone a yearlong, $3 million renovation.
Lost Pet Bird Found Alive After Riding Out Hurricane Irene in Central Park

Upper West Side & Morningside Heights

September 14, 2011

Lost Pet Bird Found Alive After Riding Out Hurricane Irene in Central Park

Josie was feared dead after the bird flew away from its owners as Hurricane Irene bore down on the city.

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