Hurricane Clean-up in Central Park

Hurricane Irene swept through Central Park early Sunday morning with winds and heavy rain, uprooting at least 25 trees, downing thousands of branches and flooding paths.   More than 50 Conservancy crew members and tree contractors responded to the damage during and...

Central Park Weekend Events for 8/19/11

This weekend’s events in Central Park are highlighted by some very funny business.  You can find all this weekend’s by clicking the Central Park Calendar here. Laughter in the Park Mineral Springs Noted UK comedian Gina Yashere joins headliner Vanessa...

2011 Central Park Film Festival

Music is the theme at the ninth annual Central Park Film Festival, which brings free movies to the heart of Manhattan for five nights, Aug. 23-27. From rock to country, the films will celebrate great musicians and the best in popular music, with each night showcasing...

The Scene @ Tavern: Ice Cream Demonstration

Kids on the Scene: Ice Cream Demonstration We all scream for ice cream! Join the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation in welcoming professional ice cream makers from Van Leeuwen Artisanal Ice Cream truck for an outdoor ice cream-making demonstration in which...