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In 2026, New York City will host multiple New Year's Eve fireworks displays beyond Times Square, including events in Central Park, Prospect Park in Brooklyn, and views of the Statue of Liberty, with celebrations featuring fireworks, live music, and special cruises, weather permitting.
A fire that burned two acres in Brooklyn's Prospect Park may have been accidentally started by homeless individuals camping in the area, according to law enforcement sources. The blaze, which occurred during a dry spell, required over 100 firefighters to extinguish. Locals have noted the presence of multiple homeless encampments in the park, and the site of the fire was littered with trash. No injuries were reported, and the quick response by the FDNY was praised by Mayor Eric Adams and residents.
Firefighters have contained a two-acre brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, which started Friday evening. Over 120 firefighters responded to the blaze, which was fueled by dry vegetation and heavy winds. Crews remained on site overnight to monitor for re-ignition. This fire is part of a series of brush fires in New York City, with officials citing extreme weather as a contributing factor. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Firefighters in Brooklyn's Prospect Park battled a two-alarm brush fire that spread across two acres in a hilly, dense area. The fire, reported by a passerby, required about 120 firefighters to control and posed no threat to civilian structures. New York City is under a drought watch, with dry, windy conditions increasing fire risks, prompting a Red Flag Warning. Authorities urge residents to report fires and avoid activities that could spark new ones. Similar fires have been reported in the Bronx and New Jersey.
A brush fire erupted in Brooklyn's Prospect Park amid a severe drought affecting the northeastern U.S., with the New York City Fire Department using drones to manage the situation. The fire, located in a dense area of the park, was brought under control without threatening nearby structures. The incident underscores the heightened fire risk due to dry and windy conditions, with the entire New York City region under a red flag warning. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and officials emphasize the importance of vigilance during these conditions.
A brush fire broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and is expected to continue burning throughout the night. Firefighters are on the scene working to contain the blaze, which has raised concerns among local residents. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The FDNY is battling a two-alarm brush fire in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, amid ongoing drought conditions in New York City. The fire, which started near the Nethermead meadow, has prompted a significant response with 60 firefighters and emergency personnel on site. No injuries have been reported, but residents are advised to keep windows closed due to smoke. The fire is expected to be a prolonged operation due to challenging conditions, and a red-flag warning for fire risk is in effect until Saturday evening. Mayor Eric Adams has urged residents to conserve water and report any fires immediately.
A new installation by the Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Parks, and CJ Hendry Studio features a pair of striking pink chairs by the lake in Prospect Park. Part of Hendry's "Inflatable" series, these rock-hard sculptures are already gaining viral attention for their playful subversion of expectations. The chairs will be on display through October.
An emaciated alligator, named Godzilla, rescued from Prospect Park in February and brought to the Bronx Zoo for rehabilitation has died. The alligator had ingested a bathtub stopper and suffered from chronic and severe weight loss, extreme anemia, and infections of the intestine and skin. The zoo officials described the death as a "tragic case of animal abuse." The police are investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made. Alligators are not native to New York, but they keep appearing in the city, and the historical record shows that they usually do not fare well in the city.
The female alligator rescued from Brooklyn's Prospect Park Lake in February died on April 16 due to severe weight loss, extreme anemia, and intestinal and skin infections, as well as a chronic ulcer from a swallowed bath stopper. The Bronx Zoo, which had been caring for the alligator, called it a "tragic case of animal abuse" and reminded the public that "wild animals are not pets." The alligator had been illegally kept as a pet and was dumped in the lake in a debilitated state instead of receiving veterinary care.
The alligator found in Prospect Park Lake in February, named Godzilla, has died due to a chronic ulcer in its stomach caused by ingesting a bathtub stopper. The Bronx Zoo blamed the alligator's previous owner for dumping her in a cold lake in "an extremely debilitated state" and cautioned against keeping wild animals as pets. The death was announced the day before Earth Day and was called a "tragic case of animal abuse."