Tree Tragedy Investigation Reveals Audit Critical of Parks Dept

Gothamist reports that yet another tree branch fell in Central Park over the weekend, making the incident near 62nd and 5th (which did not cause injury) the latest in the string of fallen tree branches reported.  While the tree branch will be investigated for evidence of rotting, other news on the branch problems and maintenance [...]

Baby’s Death Adds to Scrutiny of Central Park Tree Upkeep

33-year-old Carla DelGallo was hospitalized and her daughter, six-month-old Gianna Ricciutti, was killed on Saturday after a tree branch fell near Central Park Zoo, sparking more questions about the quality of maintenance of the park’s 26,000 trees.  The baby was in her mother’s arms outside of the zoo’s gate when the limb fell, causing head [...]