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Doctors in NYC report a surge in severe injuries from e-bike and scooter crashes, with trauma centers treating more patients for brain, spine, and internal injuries. A study from Bellevue Hospital found micromobility device-related trauma cases rose from 7.9% in 2018 to 55% in 2023, with pedestrians sustaining worse injuries than riders.

The Central Park Conservancy advocates for banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, citing a poll indicating New York City residents support the ban. The poll highlights strong passion among respondents favoring the prohibition.

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has increased to 18 cases, with affected ZIP codes 10075, 10028, and 10128. The NYC Health Department is investigating cooling towers in the area and advising residents and visitors to monitor symptoms, while emphasizing tap water remains safe to use.

Fourteen cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in the neighborhoods of Carnegie Hall and Yorkville. The illness, which can be life-threatening, previously affected Harlem.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has grown to 14 confirmed cases linked to ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. NYC health officials urge residents and visitors near Central Park’s east side between East 76th and 97th Streets to monitor for flu-like symptoms, as cooling towers in the area are under investigation as potential sources.

There are now 14 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease on New York City's Upper East Side, with the investigation expanded to include three zip codes and areas near Central Park. NYC Health Commissioner Alister F. Martin urged residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical care, as the health department tests cooling towers for Legionella bacteria.

Extreme heat and humidity persisted across the tri-state area on July 4th, driven by a high-pressure system in the Tennessee Valley. Central Park recorded an afternoon high of 98 degrees.

Con Edison reported over 80,000 power outages in NYC due to a heatwave causing grid strain, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees in Central Park. The utility company reduced voltage in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to prevent widespread outages and urged residents to conserve energy.

New York City experienced a heatwave that caused Central Park to reach 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade. The most intense heatwave lasted 12 days, from August 24 to September 4, 1953.

A dangerous heat wave began in New York and New Jersey on Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the lower 90s in Central Park and feeling like 100 to 105 degrees due to humidity. The worst of the heat is expected on Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach triple digits, marking the hottest stretch in the region.

New York City may experience its hottest weather in over a decade as temperatures in Central Park have not exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit since 2012.

Miles Guo defrauded investors of $1.3 billion, using the funds to purchase luxury items including a $37 million yacht, a $26 million New Jersey mansion, and a Central Park-view apartment, along with expensive mattresses. Authorities revealed these details in the case against him.

Romanch Mahajan, a teen, was killed after being tossed from a horse carriage in Central Park. He was celebrating his high school graduation with his family moments before the incident.

A city-hired veterinarian found concerning conditions in Central Park’s stables, including cramped quarters, skin lesions, and swollen limbs in carriage horses. The report, obtained by animal activists via a freedom of information request, was released as the horses returned to work.

Horse carriage rides have resumed in Central Park after a fatal tourist incident. City officials will deploy safety teams for oversight and driver retraining to prevent future incidents.

A city council member in Manhattan, Christopher Marte, is advocating for a ban on horse carriages in New York City after the death of 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan in an accident, despite the union representing carriage drivers (TWU Local 100) proposing safety measures like hitching posts. Marte argues that Vision Zero cannot be achieved with horse carriages, while the union claims additional safety protocols can prevent future incidents.

Central Park horse carriage drivers have returned to the park, but passenger rides are temporarily paused as operators undergo mandatory refresher safety training following a teen's death in a runaway crash. Passenger tours will resume after the training is completed.

A vigil will be held in Central Park for an 18-year-old tourist who died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City. The incident has sparked debate over the safety of horse carriages, with community groups advocating for a citywide ban.

Horse carriage rides in New York City are set to resume on Tuesday following a deadly accident. Drivers will undergo refresher training in Central Park as a result of the incident.

A teenager was killed in a horse carriage accident in Central Park, and his family is remembering him. The incident involved an overturned carriage at the scene.

Horse carriage rides in New York City are set to resume Tuesday following a fatal accident that killed an 18-year-old tourist. The City Council will discuss whether the rides should continue after a horse death and the tourist's death.

The union representing horse carriage drivers in New York City, TWU Local 100, announced a 'Vision Zero' commitment to improve safety after 18-year-old Romanch Mahajan's death in a carriage accident. The union halted operations in Central Park and plans safety reviews and training, while City Council Speaker Julie Menin pushed for a bill to ban horse carriages.

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park are suspended until Tuesday following the death of a young tourist who jumped from a runaway horse carriage. The union representing carriage drivers announced the halt in response to the incident.

The death of a teen tourist who fell from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park has led to a safety stand-down, pausing carriage rides until Tuesday as announced by the Transport Workers Union of America.

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park have been paused following the death of an 18-year-old tourist. The incident has led to a temporary halt in the rides as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park have been paused following the death of an 18-year-old tourist. The incident has prompted immediate action, with CeFaan Kim reporting on the resulting consequences.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse-drawn carriage accident when the driver dismounted to take a photo. His family had arrived in New York for a graduation celebration, and the incident has sparked calls to ban horse carriages. The company suspended the driver, and the Central Park Conservancy supported a bill to ban the practice.

Horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park have been paused following the death of an 18-year-old tourist. The incident occurred in Central Park, as reported by Darla Miles.

The union representing horse carriage drivers suspended operations in Central Park following the death of an 18-year-old tourist after a carriage flipped. The incident has intensified a long-standing debate over the safety and ethics of horse-drawn carriages, with City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocating for a ban via Ryder's Law, while the union supports a safety-focused bill proposed by Council Member James Gennaro.

A teen died after falling from a horse carriage in Central Park, marking the first such death in at least a century. Lawmakers are now pushing to ban the horse carriage industry in response.

A teen died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. The incident occurred when the horse became startled, causing the carriage to break free with passengers inside.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident when he fell and hit his head while trying to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and New York City leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban.

The death of an Indian teenager in New York's Central Park has led to renewed calls to ban horse-drawn carriages. New York mayor and other leaders are pushing to end the horse carriage industry following the incident.

An 18-year-old Indian teen, Romanch Mahajan, died after a Central Park horse carriage accident while attempting to save his mother. The incident has prompted calls to end the horse carriage industry, with the Central Park Conservancy and city leaders advocating for safety reforms and a potential ban on carriages.

An 18-year-old Indian tourist died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The driver had dismounted to take a photo, leading to the accident; the teen hit his head and later died. The driver was suspended, the horse retired, and PETA called for ending carriages.

An 18-year-old teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted away from its driver. The accident occurred just before 3pm with three other passengers present, and at least two passengers were ejected from the carriage.

A teenage tourist was killed when a carriage horse suddenly bolted from the driver in Central Park, causing the coach to flip. Terrifying footage captured the incident.

A teenage tourist was killed in Central Park when a carriage horse bolted from the driver, causing the coach to flip. Terrifying footage captured the incident.

A teenager died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park when the horse bolted away from its driver. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

A young man died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York's Central Park. The incident occurred near horses and carriages waiting for customers.