The New York City Parks Department is currently considering replacing the park's old exercise bars. But a group of devoted users says they are perfect just the way they are.

Walter Wuthmann

Published Jul 20, 2026 at 6:01 a.m. ET

Death toll rises to 3 in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

Health officials say 74 people have been diagnosed in the cluster, but no one has developed new symptoms in more than a week.

Phil Corso

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Death toll rises to 3 in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

Health officials say 74 people have been diagnosed in the cluster, but no one has developed new symptoms in more than a week.

Phil Corso

NYC’s wildfire smoke clears after second-worst event in modern record

Michael Sol Warren

Spain wins World Cup as NYC fans erupt at viewing parties

Jamie McClellan

Jefferson statue's quill broke en route to a NY Historical show on Democracy

Ryan Kost

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