A wild turkey briefly stopped an MTA bus at Victory Boulevard and Forest Avenue before sauntering away unharmed.

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 proposal to build the Brooklyn Skate Garden at Mount Prospect Park has split Prospect Heights, with neighbors warning of lost green space and backers promising a nature-forward, inclusive skate facility.

Hempstead Lake State Park has reopened for public ice skating after over 30 years, with safety measures in place and visitors required to bring their own skates.

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.

Governor Kathy Hochul announces $67.5 million NY PLAYS grant program to build and revamp playgrounds in New York State, targeting municipalities and nonprofits, with a focus on underserved communities.

New York Governor Hochul announces a $10 million fund from the Environmental Bond Act for the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program, enhancing outdoor spaces for public recreation.

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.

Lake Sebago Beach's $95.8 million reconstruction in NY has progressed with the awarding of a construction contract, aiming for a 2027 reopening post-Irene closure.

Nearly $30M is allocated for Staten Island's parks and cultural sites upgrades in FY 2026 Budget, including improvements to Bloomingdale Park, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Noble Maritime Collection.

Mayor Eric Adams announces a $68 million plan to improve flood mitigation in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, turning the area into a tool for climate resilience with construction set to start in 2029.

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.

New York distributed 1,650 trees to municipalities and agencies as part of a goal to plant 25 million trees by 2033, focusing also on aiding disadvantaged areas.