According to New York City Emergency Management, Central Park recorded 2.07 inches of rain between 6:51 p.m. and 7:51 p.m. This substantial rainfall marks the second-highest one-hour rainfall total ever recorded in Central Park.
"I was there with my friend walking on the sidewalk and almost got trampled by the poor horse. It was so terrifying," one eyewitness, named Hayley, said.
The drivers have been pushing city agencies for years to install more hitching posts to safely tether horses, highlighting a basic need for restroom access.
"They have proven themselves to be lawless - and I'm talking all races, colors, creeds, not just the deliveristas," E. 72nd Street resident Kathy Brady said at Wednesday night's marathon meeting. "I have never been afraid of cars in New York City. I used to walk in traffic, out in traffic without any fear whatsoever."
From the night Flaco escaped his snug enclosure at the Central Park Zoo in February 2023 until the day he died, a little over a year later, of complications from rat poisoning, he demonstrated a magnetism and majesty befitting his six-foot wingspan.
"It's a cathartic place, but it's also a place of great joy and celebration, too," said Larry Closs, highlighting the dual nature of the Furever Tree as both a memorial and a celebration of beloved pets.
Mactor Sarr, a Central Park tour guide, has placed anti-Israel messages on his pedicab, prompting public outrage. While insisting his intent isn't to offend, he believes sharing his viewpoint is crucial amid ongoing protests related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Despite being a long-time tour guide, he acknowledges limited complaints, showcasing the polarized reactions to his sign.
