Madison Square Park

Rangers, Islanders Fans Flock To See Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup was on display Tuesday at Madison Square Park, as the Rangers and Islanders both enter the playoffs.

2013/04/30

BBQ Block Party Takes Over The Big Apple

The country’s top pitmasters made their way to Mid Town on Saturday and Sunday for the 10th Annual BBQ Block Party in Madison Square Park.

2012/06/10

FILE - Two-liter bottles of soda (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)/Mayor Michael Bloomberg (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)/A dozen doughnuts (Photo credit: ROBERT SULLIVAN/AFP/Getty Images)

While Defending Proposed Ban On Super-Sized Sugary Drinks, Bloomberg Celebrates National Donut Day

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who hopes to succeed Bloomberg, said she’s dead set against the sugary drink ban because it’s “punitive,” and she’ll undo it if she wins.

2012/06/01

James Smith (left), police commissioner Raymond W. Kelly (center) and Patricia Smith unveil the new sign. (Credit: NYPD)

Madison Square Park Playground Named After September 11th Hero

Moira Ann Smith was one of 23 NYPD officers killed on September 11th. She evacuated hundreds of people out of Tower Two on that fateful day.

2012/03/12

The MV-1 handicapped accesible taxi is seen at the Flatiron North Pedestrian Plaza - New York, NY - Jan 10, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Wheelchair Friendly Taxi Rolled Out In Manhattan Today

Large enough for two wheelchairs and several passengers, the MV-1 got a big thumbs up from Ronnie Ramond with the Taxis For All Campaign.

2012/01/10

(credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

5 Fun Family Events And Things To Do With Kids This Fall In NYC

Just a few of the events for the whole family going on in the city this autumn.

CBS New York–2011/10/04

Tennis In The Park

It wasn’t just another typical sunny Saturday in the park as hundreds of tennis fans gathered around a giant screen at Madison Square Park to watch the US Open Men’s Singles Semifinals match between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

2011/09/11

Annual ‘Big Apple BBQ’ Block Party Fires Up Madison Square Park

Madison Square Park will be on fire this weekend—and it has nothing to do with the rising temperatures.

2011/06/10

Spanish Artist Jaume Plensa’s Giant Sculpture Unveiled In NYC

A giant sculpture of a girl’s head by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa has landed in New York City’s Madison Square Park.

2011/05/05

Veterans Day Parade 2010 (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

New York City Honors Nation’s Veterans

Thousands of marchers paraded up Fifth Avenue today honoring those serving in the armed forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as those who wore the uniform during conflicts including World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

2010/11/11