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Amy Cooper is suing for racial discrimination—and people think she created a burner account to defend herself

Did Cooper make a fake Twitter?

On May 27, 2021 by Kahron Spearman

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Mandarin duck found in Central Park becomes viral sensation

New Yorkers are in love with this handsome duck.

On Oct 31, 2018 by David Britton

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Augmented reality takes Super Mario Bros. to a whole new level at Central Park

The Goombas look more evil IRL.

On Jun 24, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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Donald Trump’s tombstone mysteriously appears in Central Park

We're sure this won't get anyone worked up.

On Mar 28, 2016 by Miles Klee

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Amy Schumer made this gay couple’s adorable engagement photos even better

The couple were like, 'Who's this sweaty blonde lady?' And then it hit them.

On Jun 10, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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This is the primer you need on the Central Park jogger case

In light of the settlement, it's worth streaming this 2012 offering from legendary documentarian Ken Burns.

On Jun 20, 2014 by Monica Riese

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You missed out on buying an original Banksy for $60

Banksy's monthlong residence in New York took a commercial turn over the weekend.

On Oct 14, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ken Burns documentary inspires petition to fire law professor

An online petition seeks to have one of prosecutors of the Central Park Five fired from her job at Columbia Law School.

On May 3, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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Police arrest 63 gang members in massive social media sting

Members of three East Harlem gangs bragged about their violent exploits on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

On Apr 5, 2013 by Kevin Morris