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Police Search For Young Teenage Boy Who Groped Woman In Central Park

Police are searching for a young teenage boy who groped a woman as she jogged through the north end of Central Park late last week.

2012/11/12

Volunteers On Staten Island (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Marathoners Run 26.2 Miles Despite Cancellation Of NYC Marathon; Others Volunteer On Staten Island

Teams from Italy, Spain and Germany were among the runners who began the run shortly after dawn.

2012/11/04

Central, Prospect Parks Largely Reopened; Many Parks Still Closed

Central Park was back open Saturday – five days after Superstorm Sandy struck the area – but many major city parks remained closed.

2012/11/03

John Paulson announces his $100 million donation to the Central Park Conservancy at Bethesda Fountain - Oct. 23, 2012 (credit: Rich Lamb / WCBS 880)

Hedge Fund Manager John Paulson Donates $100 Million To Central Park

If you’re one of those who likes to get away from it all without leaving the island of Manhattan, then you’ll love today’s news.

2012/10/23

David Mitchell is accused of raping a 73-year-old woman in Central Park. He appeared in court on Sept. 14, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Alleged Central Park Rapist David Mitchell Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of raping a woman in Central Park has pleaded not guilty.

CBS New York–2012/10/09

New York City Public Advocate Bill De Blasio (file / credit: Facebook)

De Blasio To NYPD: Start Providing Data On Crime In Parks

New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio is calling on the NYPD to provide data on crime in parks, in order to help prevent another sexual assault.

CBS New York–2012/10/08

Central Park (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

5 Fun & Creative New York City Fall Date Ideas

Five fall date ideas, whether you’re looking for a perfect day or romantic night with your honey in the Big Apple.

CBS New York–2012/10/04

Bobby Valentine (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

In Central Park, Bobby Valentine Learns Dangers Of Texting And Cycling

The baseball gods certainly have a cruel sense of humor.

2012/10/03

New York City DOT Proposes Wider Bicycle, Jogging Lanes Along Central Park Loop

Under the plan, the walking lanes would double in size from seven feet wide to 14 feet wide. The bike lanes would widen from seven to 11 feet.

2012/10/01

Credit 1010 WINS Reporter Gary Baumgarten

Central Park Gears Up For Global Citizen Festival With Foo Fighters, Neil Young

More than 60,000 people are expected to descend upon Central Park on Saturday evening for a free concert featuring the Black Keys and Neil Young aimed at calling attention to poverty worldwide.

2012/09/29

CBS 2's Elise Finch speaks with the Manhattan cyclist who received driver's license points for a bike violation. (credit: CBS 2)

Manhattan Cyclist Shocked To Discover Bike Violation Could Result In Driver’s License Points

Should a ticket you get while riding a bike translate into points on your driver’s license? One Manhattan man says absolutely not, but that’s the punishment he is facing.

2012/09/25

Mobile Couch: Keeping The Streets Safe For Women

It hasn’t been a safe summer for women across the city.

2012/09/24

David Albert Mitchell Indicted In Central Park Attack

The 42-year-old has been jailed since his arrest last week on rape and other charges.

2012/09/19

Brothers Say West Virginia Man Accused Of Central Park Rape A Predator

Authorities said David Mitchell has been in and out of prison since he was 18. He was arrested twice on charges of raping elderly women, suspected but not charged in the slaying of one female neighbor and acquitted of killing another.

2012/09/17