Central Park

A photo illustration of many images of President Donald Trump.

How Trump Learned to Lie and Twist Truth: Author

The 79-year-old president, who trades in sensationalism and half-truths, is a product of 1980s tabloid culture, author Jonathan Mahler argues.

Erkki Forster

STARRY NIGHT

Peter Dinklage Is Performing Hilarious Shakespeare—for Free

Shakespeare in the Park finally reopens with a hilarious “Twelfth Night” starring Dinklage, Lupita Nyong’o, Sandra Oh, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Tim Teeman

Police respond after a person was reported to have been struck by lightning at the East Meadow of Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

CHAIN REACTION

Teen With Chain Necklace Struck by Lightning in Central Park

The boy was leaning against a tree that was hit by lightning during a thunderstorm.

Janna Brancolini

A teenager who allegedly vandalized a WWI memorial in Central Park during a pro-Palestinian demonstration was reportedly turned in to police by his own father.

FAMILY VALUES

Dad Turns in Gaza Protester After Memorial Defaced: Report

The 16-year-old allegedly took part in a pro-Palestine demonstration in Central Park.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Side-by-side photos of a coyote in Central Park.

THAT’S NO DOG!

‘Giant’ Coyote Spotted Prowling Central Park Spooks Joggers

Brett Cohn said the animal stopped him “in his tracks” on Saturday morning.

Josh Fiallo

Michael Stuhlbarg was allegedly assaulted by a homeless man who threw a rock at him in Central Park in New York City.

OUCH

Actor Chases Down Alleged Attacker After Being Hit With Rock

Michael Stuhlbarg was out jogging in Central Park on Sunday night when he was allegedly assaulted but managed to catch the 27-year-old man, who was arrested.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Central Park

How Trump Learned to Lie and Twist Truth: Author

Peter Dinklage Is Performing Hilarious Shakespeare—for Free

Teen With Chain Necklace Struck by Lightning in Central Park

Dad Turns in Gaza Protester After Memorial Defaced: Report

‘Giant’ Coyote Spotted Prowling Central Park Spooks Joggers

Actor Chases Down Alleged Attacker After Being Hit With Rock

‘Central Park Karen’ Plays the Victim Card in Wild Op-Ed

Tourist Riding Bike in Central Park Hit on Head With Baton

Sea Lion Briefly Escapes NYC Zoo After Flash Flooding

Prince William Enjoys Secret Morning Run in Central Park

‘The Tempest’ Serves Up Shakespeare-Lite in Central Park