Tag: Central Park

Central Park Ice Rinks Will Now Stay Open

Mike Mishkin February 22, 2021 Community 5 Comments

In a last minute turn of events, NYC announced that both Wollman and Lasker Rinks will remain open for the rest of the season. Read More...

Wollman, Lasker Rinks to Close on Sunday

Patricia Youngquist February 21, 2021 Community 2 Comments

Both ice skating rinks in Central Park – Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink – are closing for the season on Sunday, February 21, instead of Read More...

Charges Against Amy Cooper Dropped

Mike Mishkin February 17, 2021 Community 2 Comments

After completing a number of therapy sessions, charges against Amy Cooper for falsely reporting an incident in the third degree have been dropped. Amy Cooper Read More...

The Cute Little Polar Bears of Central Park

Mike Mishkin February 16, 2021 Community 2 Comments

The Upper West Side has been eating up the adorable snow sculptures of polar bears and wolves which popped up in Central Park earlier this Read More...

On Thin Ice: A Close Call in Central Park

Mike Mishkin February 15, 2021 Community 1 Comment

A teenager fell into the freezing cold Central Park Pond on Monday at about 2pm. A video shows the 14 year old struggling and screaming Read More...

Central Park Conservancy Faces $10 Million Deficit, Launches Fundraiser

Bobby Panza February 12, 2021 Community 4 Comments

For the first time in its 40 year history, the Central Park Conservancy is facing a deficit due to major event cancellations, a decrease in Read More...

Coyote Spotted Near Reservoir

Mike Mishkin February 9, 2021 Community No Comments

A coyote was spotted near the reservoir in Central Park on Saturday evening. While these creatures have been spotted in NYC the past, it’s always Read More...

City Seeks Trump’s Replacement For Wollman Rink and Carousel

Mike Mishkin February 7, 2021 Community 1 Comment

The NYC Parks Department is seeking new operators for Wollman Rink and the Central (Friedsam Memorial) Carousel, and has submitted proposal requests for both. Read More...

Rare Snowy Owl Appears in Central Park

Mike Mishkin January 27, 2021 Community 1 Comment

On Wednesday morning, a snowy owl was spotted in Central Park’s North Meadow, a 23 acre area located between 97th and 102nd Streets. According to Read More...

This Upper West Side Bunny Loves Going to Central Park

Mike Mishkin January 19, 2021 Community 1 Comment

In May of 2020, during the peak of pandemic frustration and loneliness, an Upper West Sider named Nataliya made a decision that would drastically change Read More...