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When Ice Melts, the UWS Unmasks a Month of Detritus
local4 days ago

When Ice Melts, the UWS Unmasks a Month of Detritus

As melting ice from last month’s storm collapses along the Upper West Side, four weeks of curbside detritus— wrappers, bottles, takeout, and even dog mess—are revealed, turning once-majestic mounds into a grimy map of urban life. The piece also meanders through Central Park’s glacial past, highlighting rock scars and park features shaped by the Wisconsin glaciation, from Belvedere Castle to Summit Rock, and closes with a meditation on what winter hides about us and what we might shed as spring returns.

via West Side Rag|
#central-park#glaciation#ice-melt
Central Park–Facing Duplex Penthouse Sells for $25 Million on NYC's Upper East Side
real-estate22 days ago

Central Park–Facing Duplex Penthouse Sells for $25 Million on NYC's Upper East Side

A duplex penthouse atop the new 74 condominium on Manhattan’s Upper East Side sold in a private deal for $25 million. The four‑bedroom top‑two‑floor unit measures 5,264 interior square feet plus 1,600 square feet of exterior space and features a 70‑foot terrace with Central Park views. The 32‑story tower by Elad Group, designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners with interiors by Rafael de Cárdenas, is nearing completion. The sale is the building’s priciest to date, brokered by Barbara Russo, with public records not yet reflecting the closing and other units ranging from $1 million to $12.39 million.

via Mansion Global|
#central-park#luxury-real-estate#manhattan
Ramble Revelations: Arthur Tress’s 1969 NYC Cruising Archive
culture1 month ago

Ramble Revelations: Arthur Tress’s 1969 NYC Cruising Archive

In 1969, Arthur Tress began photographing the Ramble in Central Park, capturing the earliest known outdoor gay cruising in a natural setting and documenting a diverse mix of queer subcultures before Stonewall. The series, now revisited in books and exhibitions, is hailed as a vital record of queer history and the uses of urban green space for intimate encounters.

via The Guardian|
#arthur-tress#central-park#culture
Shakespeare in the Park: Celebrating the Delacorte's $85 Million Renovation and Upcoming Performances
arts-and-culture6 months ago

Shakespeare in the Park: Celebrating the Delacorte's $85 Million Renovation and Upcoming Performances

The Delacorte Theater in Central Park has undergone an $85 million renovation to improve facilities, accessibility, and infrastructure while preserving its outdoor charm, with plans to enhance the experience for performers and audiences, and support ongoing free Shakespeare performances and community programs.

via The New York Times|
#arts-and-culture#central-park#delacorte-theater
Teen Survives Lightning Strike in Central Park
local-news8 months ago

Teen Survives Lightning Strike in Central Park

A 15-year-old boy survived a lightning strike in Central Park after lightning hit a tree he was leaning against, transferring electrical current through his metal chain necklace, resulting in minor burns. He was taken to hospital in stable condition, highlighting the dangers of lightning despite high survival rates. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm, with the area temporarily cordoned off for safety.

via The New York Times|
#central-park#lightning-strike#local-news
Authorities Intensify Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killer with New Evidence and Photos
crime1 year ago

Authorities Intensify Search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's Killer with New Evidence and Photos

NYPD divers are searching Central Park's Boathouse pond for evidence, including the gun used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect, who remains at large, is believed to have discarded the weapon in the pond. Surveillance footage shows the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle and later taking a taxi. The investigation continues as police release images of the suspect and search for more clues.

via New York Post |
#brian-thompson#central-park#crime