Ramon Aponte Park may reopen in phases after a nearby scaffold collapse, but the main climbing structure will remain fenced until DOB inspections clear new scaffolding.

A $1.45 billion rebuild has reshaped East River Park into a coastal defense — offering new protection while reopening old fights over lost trees and public space.

NYPD Harbor Unit officers pulled a bald eagle from Hudson River ice; the bird is now in very serious condition at The Raptor Trust in Millington.

A horse carriage accident in Midtown NYC has reignited debate over horse-drawn carriages in the city, with calls for legislative change and references to Ryder's Law for their phase-out.

A coyote was seen strolling on Central Park's frozen Turtle Pond in NYC, highlighting the park's role as a wildlife sanctuary within the urban environment.

Mayor Eric Adams and partners have opened an $11 million athletic field, the "Harlem Field of Dreams," at the Charles Young Playground in Harlem to engage youth and foster community relations.

Developers sue Mayor Eric Adams over his declaration of the Elizabeth Street Garden as parkland, arguing it circumvents the formal city land-use process and hampers affordable housing plans.

NYC Councilmember Holden is pushing to ban horse-drawn carriages, citing animal welfare and safety, while facing opposition from workers and legal challenges from TWU against animal rights group NYCLASS.

Mayor Eric Adams has designated the Elizabeth Street Garden as official NYC parkland, potentially complicating plans for affordable senior housing on the site.

Manhattan's East River parking lot is being converted into an outdoor gym and community space, part of a wider initiative to revitalize Kips Bay and the waterfront.

Bank of America Winter Village opens at Bryant Park on October 24, offering ice skating, shopping, and dining.

NY4P's Daffodil Project in NYC distributes bulbs and seeds for citywide planting, honoring 9/11 victims and advocating for park funding.

A horse-drawn carriage incident in Central Park, where a horse ran loose, leads to safety concerns and debates about the future of the carriage industry.