Local Business Spotlight: Isabella's Housekeeping LLC

Professional housekeeping services help clients maintain clean, comfortable living spaces.

Before Central Park There Was Seneca Village, A Free Black Community

The Central Park Conservancy is offering tours and digital models to remember Seneca Village, a historic Black community in Manhattan.

Give Your Child a Head Start: Enroll at KIPP NYC for Fall 2025

Free K–12 public schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Central Park Conservancy: People Of The Park: Martha & Serena

Editor's Note: Central Park was designed to bring New Yorkers together. While our community is vibrant and varied, we're united by a sha ...

New York City Mayor Adams' Statement In Support Of Governor Kathy Hochul's Proposal To Extend Mayoral Control

“Mayoral control will allow us to best serve our schools and support our students as we emerge from the pandemic".

New York City Mayor Adams Announces Additional Members Of City Hall Press Team

“We are building an Administration that ‘Gets Stuff Done’ — and our new press team is no exception,” said Mayor Adams.

Blumenfeld Development Group Earns National Honor For The Smile

Syosset based Real Estate Group receives National Award for Harlem property

Central Park Conservancy: Grateful For This Place: A Roundup Of Inspiring Reads On Appreciating Central Park And Urban Greenspaces

November is National Gratitude Month, an opportune time to pause and look back on the ways Central Park was there for us throughout this ...

Central Park Conservancy: Which Autumn Tree Are You?

Autumn in Central Park is simply magical. The air is crisp, birds are flying through for fall migration, and the expansive tree line is ...

Post-Quarantine NYC Buyers Prioritizing More Space

In the past, buyers would prioritize location-related items over things like square footage and layout.

Central Park Conservancy: The Golden Rule: Caring For Parks Amidst The Climate Crisis

A year spent caring for all 843 acres of Central Park feels largely predictable to the Central Park Conservancy staff. In the winter we ...

Central Park Conservancy: From The Archives: Celebrating 40 Years Of Conservancy And Community

The Central Park Conservancy is commemorating its 40th anniversary this September. A lot has changed since our founding in 1980, but as ...

Blood Donors Needed In Central Park Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.

Central Park Conservancy: An Illustrated Guide To Getting Involved In Central Park's Care

Thank you for your help in ensuring visitors and pets alike enjoy their leisure time in the Park safely!

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Central Park Area

All types of donations are needed, especially type O.

Central Park Conservancy: A Shared Space: Finding Connection Through Conservation

As New Yorkers, we don't often feel the grass beneath our feet. Fortunately, urban greenspaces like Central Park offer a place to stretc ...

Central Park Conservancy: What Central Park Animal Are You?

Summer is a lively season in Central Park. Just as the pace of life for human New Yorkers takes on a newly hurried hum, our feathered an ...

Central Park Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Central Park area.

Blood Donors Needed In Central Park Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet donations are in high demand for cancer patients.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Central Park Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Central Park area.

Central Park Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a couple blood drives soon in the Central Park area.

Central Park Conservancy Releases Interview With Author Florence Williams On The Benefits Of Nature

It’s no exaggeration to say that city parks are having their moment.

International Gift of Life Walk – NYC Postponed

Planners to Reschedule Celebratory Event for Later in Year

The International Gift of Life: Walk March 25 on NYC Foley Square

Former Abortionist, Hollywood Film Producer, and Rape Victim Celebrate Life as 100s Gather at Personhood Education NY's Annual Pro-Life Walk

Coyote Spotted Roaming Central Park, City Says

New Yorkers who spot coyotes should report the sightings on the WildlifeNYC website.

Local Legend: 'Guitar Man' David Ippolito And His Central Park

David Ippolito talks hillside music, dirty water hot dogs, and all the things that bring him back to Central Park decade after decade.

Carriage Industry Banned From Working Horses In Blistering Heat

Carriage drivers will no longer be able to work their horses in 90 degree weather, or in 80 degree weather with a high heat index.

Central Park Exhibit Honors Displaced African-American Village

Seneca Village, a mostly African-American community founded in the early 19th century, was displaced for the creation of Central Park.

Central Park Skating Rinks Drop 'Trump' Name, Report Says

Donald Trump took ownership of Central Park's Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink after renovating the concessions in the 80s.

City Approves Central Park's First Monument Honoring Women

The monument of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth will be the first depicting real women in Central Park.

'Squirrelapooza:' Stories Of And From Central Park Squirrels

Findings from 2018's Central Park Squirrel Census are now featured on NYC's public database. The anecdotes make for a great read.

Tory Burch's $10K Dog Rescued By NYC Couple, She Says

The famous fashion designer's dog Chicken went missing this week while being walked in Central Park.

Central Park Conservancy To Invest $150M Into North End Of Park

The project will replace the Lasker Rink and Pool facility and restore water flow between the Harlem Meer and the ravine to its south.

Vote On Central Park Women's Suffrage Monument Postponed

Members of the city's Public Design Commission wanted more time to review the monument's redesign.

Central Park Raptor Fest Returns With Eagles, Peregrine Falcons

Birds of prey will fly above East Meadow in Central Park this Saturday.

Redesigned Monument Warps Sojourner Truth's Legacy, Scholars Say

Scholars claim they have had no contact with the Women's Suffrage Monument designers since announcing Truth would be honored.

Central Park Women's Suffrage Monument Gets Redesign

The new version of the monument, set to be unveiled in 2020, will depict Sojourner Truth.

Wacky-Looking Electric Carriages Could Soon Cruise NYC

Unicarriage, which launched in London this year, is in talks with city officials to hopefully hit the streets this winter.

Central Park Has A New Head Of Maintenance

The new position will focus on park maintenance, facilities management and landscaping as Central Park accomodates more visitors each year.

Belvedere Castle Debuts New Nighttime Lights

The castle will be lit up at night from dusk to 9 p.m., offering a reason to venture into the park after dark.

How Many Squirrels Are In Central Park? Now We Know

More than 300 volunteers took to Central Park this fall in an effort to count all the Eastern gray squirrels there. Here's what they found.

Central Park's Belvedere Castle To Reopen At End Of June

The castle, which draws 1 million annual visitors, was closed for a 15-month, $12-million renovation.