Central Park

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will headline the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, an annual gathering that pressures world leaders to fund antipoverty initiatives after the United Nations General Assembly. The festival aims to mobilize $100 million for education and food security, and $1.5 billion to expand clean energy in the Indo-Pacific region. Hugh Evans hopes the event will strengthen outstanding commitments from participating countries.

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will headline Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park, which aims to pressure world leaders regarding antipoverty initiatives during the United Nations General Assembly meetings. Attendees are called upon to mobilize funds for critical areas including education, improving food security, and expanding clean energy across the Indo-Pacific region. The festival also listed countries such as Spain, Norway, Ireland, Kenya, Japan, Denmark, and Australia as targets for global funding commitments.

Scientists used a Nobel Prize-winning technique called CRISPR to create hypoallergenic beagles named Bailey and Alfie by editing dog skin cells and switching off the main gene responsible for allergy-causing proteins. These edits, which were tested on the pups' saliva and hair, successfully reduced allergic reactions in Matt Walker during initial testing. While promising, the approach requires years of monitoring for long-term health effects and presents ethical discussions regarding adoption practices.

Jon Gray, Blackstone's president and COO, led a group run in Central Park with over 110 employees, inspired by his viral LinkedIn videos that blend business advice with casual content. The event aimed to promote Blackstone's brand and connect with junior staff, honoring Wesley LePatner, a deceased colleague.

New York City's total monthly rain will finish above average for 14 months, according to the National Weather Service. Central Park has recorded below-average rain totals since May 2025, with 4.86 inches of rain recorded in July.

The Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 claims stray voltage in Central Park's Cherry Hill area caused a horse to bolt, leading to the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan. Con Edison addressed the electrical issue after being notified by stable owner Cornelius Byrne, while City Council debates a proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages through 'Romanch’s Law' by 2028.

The Transit Workers Union claims Con Edison confirmed low levels of stray voltage near the Central Park carriage crash site where a horse bolted and killed a teen tourist in June. Power has been cut in the area.

A fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park is under investigation, with stray voltage suspected as a possible cause. Phil Taitt reports on the incident, focusing on what spooked the horse.

A fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park is under investigation, with stray voltage considered as a potential cause. Phil Taitt is reporting on factors that may have spooked the horse.

Stray voltage is being investigated as a potential cause of a fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park. The incident is under ongoing investigation, with Phil Taitt reporting on possible factors that spooked the horse.

A married lawyer was caught in a romantic encounter with a younger colleague in Central Park, leading to the rescission of a lucrative job offer and potential financial losses. Legal sources reported the incident could cost the lawyer tens of millions of dollars.

A fatal horse carriage crash in Central Park is under investigation, with the drivers' union suggesting stray voltage may have startled the horse. The incident resulted in the death of an 18-year-old tourist.

New questions have emerged about whether stray voltage contributed to a deadly horse carriage accident in Central Park that resulted in the death of a teenager.

A married 45-year-old New York City lawyer was suspended from his job after being caught kissing a 29-year-old underling in Central Park. The incident involved a romantic relationship between the lawyer and his junior colleague.

A 45-year-old married lawyer in New York City was suspended from his job after being caught kissing a 29-year-old underling in Central Park.

A Citibank executive's alleged sex crimes in a Central Park lair are detailed, including a victim's account of forced nicknames and recovered planning notes. The executive's activities have been described as depraved, with the victim breaking silence on the horrors experienced.

Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist from India, died in Central Park when a horse bolted with its carriage, throwing his family. His family, along with legislators and advocates, gathered on July 27 to honor him and push for legislation banning carriages, 40 days after the incident. The family plans to sue New York City for creating unsafe conditions.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teenage tourist killed in a Central Park horse carriage crash, plans to sue the city. They also support a legislative effort to ban horse carriages in New York City following the incident, which occurred when a horse bolted.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teen killed in a carriage crash, gathered in Central Park to commemorate his life and advocate for ending horse-drawn carriages in the park. The incident occurred when an out-of-control carriage horse bolted, leading to his death over a month ago.

The family of Romanch Mahajan, a teen killed in a Central Park horse carriage accident, plans to sue the city. A vigil was held for him at Cherry Hill Fountain on July 27, where his father from India stated the son sacrificed his life for animals.

A proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park is being reconsidered by New York City Council amid debate over their future. The discussion has intensified following the death of a tourist, with both sides of the issue being presented.

Two men, an Asian male and a Jewish male, were stabbed in separate attacks near Manhattan’s Central Park, with police arresting 51-year-old Raul Morales as a suspect. Authorities are evaluating the incident as a potential hate crime after Morales reportedly yelled 'Allahu Akbar' during the attacks, though no prior links between the suspect and victims have been found. Both victims are hospitalized in stable condition.

New York City police are investigating a double stabbing as a possible hate crime. Suspect Raul Morales allegedly stabbed a 57-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man in Manhattan's Upper West Side, yelling 'Allahu Akbar' before the attacks.

Two men were stabbed near Central Park in New York City. The victims are Asian and Jewish, and the attacks are being investigated as a possible hate crime.

River Valley Riders, a non-profit in Afton, Minnesota, uses horseback riding to help people with special needs build confidence and skills. The organization hosts a Round-Up Gala on November 21, 2026, at Central Park in Woodbury, featuring dinner, auctions, and program updates.

Two men were stabbed near Central Park on the Upper West Side in Manhattan on Thursday afternoon. A 57-year-old Asian man was attacked at West 84th Street and Central Park West around 1:31 p.m., and a 50-year-old man was later found injured near 86th Street.

Two men were stabbed in an unprovoked attack near Central Park on the Upper West Side on Thursday afternoon, according to law-enforcement sources.

Two men were stabbed near Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, as reported by the NYPD. The incident occurred near West 86th Street and Amsterdam Avenue shortly after 1:30 p.m.

A New York Road Runners (NYRR) program is inspiring high school girls to build confidence for long-distance races. Sam Ryan reports on the initiative from Central Park.

A 43-year-old Upper West Side jogger named Jean was struck from behind by an e-bike rider traveling the wrong way in Central Park, leaving her in a medically induced coma. The e-bike rider has not faced any consequences for the incident.

The article argues against the push to ban horse carriages in Central Park, noting that New York City does not similarly ban cars, construction work, or e-bikes despite comparable accident risks.

Lawmakers are advancing a proposal to phase out horse-drawn carriages in Central Park following the death of a teenage tourist, Romanch Mahajan, who was killed in a June 17 accident. The bill, now called 'Romanch’s Law,' faces opposition from carriage drivers' union and lacks detailed job transition plans for affected workers.

City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced support for Romanch’s Law, a proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, following the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan. The legislation aims to phase out the industry by ending new licenses and providing job retraining for drivers.

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin supports a bill to end horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. The first hearing on Romanch's Law is scheduled for Wednesday.

Doctors in NYC report a surge in severe injuries from e-bike and scooter crashes, with trauma centers treating more patients for brain, spine, and internal injuries. A study from Bellevue Hospital found micromobility device-related trauma cases rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 55% in 2023, with pedestrians sustaining worse injuries than riders.

The Central Park Conservancy advocates for banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, citing a poll indicating New York City residents support the ban. The poll highlights strong passion among respondents favoring the prohibition.

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.

Fourteen cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hall and Yorkville. The illness, which can be life-threatening, previously affected Harlem.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. NYC health officials urge residents and visitors near Central Park’s east side between East 76th and 97th Streets to monitor for flu-like symptoms, as cooling towers in the area are under investigation as potential sources.

There are now 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease on New York City's Upper East Side, with the investigation expanded to include three zip codes and areas near Central Park. NYC Health Commissioner Alister F. Martin urged residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical care, as the health department tests cooling towers for Legionella bacteria.