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NYPD investigates after a woman was found dead in Central Park
A 36 year-old was arrested for murder hours after the woman was found earlier that morning.
By
Ramsey Khalifeh
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Central Park’s Great Lawn to host 50K for World Cup final watch party
New York state is putting up $6 million for the event, with New York City chipping in $3.5 million.
By
Jon Campbell
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Man fatally shot near north end of Central Park, police say
The 36-year-old sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and died at the hospital.
By
Michael Sol Warren
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Meet the NYC lute player serenading the Shakespeare in the Park line since 1976
Musicians flock to Central Park to perform for hundreds of people waiting in line.
By
Samantha Max
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Central Park's 'Furever Tree' removed after it began to show signs of stress and wear
The tree had been a makeshift memorial for grieving pet owners for decades.
By
Tiffany Hanssen
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Teen boy survives lightning strike in Central Park, NYPD says
The boy sustained injuries to his neck as scattered thunderstorms swept the area.
By
Andrew Giambrone
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Cyclist, 43, dies after colliding with pedestrian in Central Park, NYPD says
The crash took place on East Drive near 97th Street on Wednesday night.
By
Jessica Gould
Arts & Entertainment
Legendary art installation ‘The Gates’ returns (digitally) to Central Park
A free exhibition and app launched this week to time with the 20th anniversary of The Gates.
By
Hannah Frishberg
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Homeless man found dead in Central Park, police say
The man was discovered unresponsive near the SummerStage area, according to the NYPD.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Central Park’s dry spell nears century-old record as October remains rain-free
Central Park has reached its second-longest dry streak since 1869, with October on track to set a record for no measurable rainfall.
By
Giulia Heyward
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