A coyote dug under a six‑foot fence and injured a family dog in Irvington, then reportedly approached a toddler. Local police and village officials are urging vigilance during pupping season.

A carriage horse was found dead inside Central Park near 72nd Street, NYPD says. The death comes amid renewed calls to phase out horse‑drawn rides.

A new Parks & Trails New York study finds the 750‑mile Empire State Trail drives $1.87 billion in annual economic activity and nearly 9.8 million visits. The report highlights jobs, tax revenue and health benefits across New York.

A beaver was filmed swimming near the Gansevoort Peninsula — the first confirmed beaver sighting in Hudson River Park’s estuarine sanctuary.

Governor Hochul announced NY Kicks, a $6M fund pairing $5M for building soccer pitches with $1M for gear and coaching to boost access in disadvantaged communities.

A new analysis finds nesting wading birds in the NY–NJ harbor have plunged; the black-crowned night heron’s losses threaten local disappearance by 2035.

Breakneck Ridge trailheads and the small Metro‑North platform will stay closed through the summer while crews build a connector, bridge and station upgrades.

Happy, the Bronx Zoo elephant who helped prove mirror self-recognition in elephants, was euthanized at 55; a necropsy found arthritis and inoperable uterine tumors.

After months in quarantine, the Bronx Zoo’s transatlantic stowaway fox has been cleared of illness and nicknamed Basil following treatment. The zoo will monitor him while arranging next steps.

Large sections of Kissena Park lack working drinking fountains and restrooms as summer begins. Neighbors say repairs could cost millions and want interim fixes now.

The Orchard Beach Pavilion has reopened after a $114M overhaul, returning terraces, ADA ramps and new vendor space to the Bronx Riviera. The restoration revives a long‑closed landmark just before beach season.

A judges' parking lot on parkland is stalling a $21M effort to remake Columbus Park in Downtown Brooklyn.

New York released a final 30x30 plan to protect 30% of land and water by 2030, but state figures show a roughly 2.44M‑acre shortfall and steep yearly targets.