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 [...]

Central Park Zoo Invites You on the Polar Bear Cruise

It’s time for the second annual “Naked” Polar Bear Cruise!  Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and the Coney Island Polar Bear Club are joining in hosting the event, taking place on Saturday, February 27th, to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society.  Hop on a Circle Line Cruise and join participating passengers, who are encouraged to strip down [...]