Central Park Burns: New York City Week In Review

New York City, NY — Miss any stories from around Patch this week? Here are the top tales.

Arsonist Wanted For Central Park Fires, Police Say

"Numerous" brush fires burned in Central Park's North Woods on Tuesday — and police said they were looking for a possible arsonist.

Russia Oil Ban: What It Means For NYC

President Joe Biden's oil ban could inflict pain on both Vladimir Putin and New York motorists who already pay $4 a gallon at the pumps.

Roosevelt Statue Should Be Melted, Not Dumped In Dakota: Petition

North Dakotans are less than pleased with New Yorkers they say want to "dump their toxic cultural products in other communities."

Chicken Crosses The Road On Dyckman Street

Patch was unable to confirm why.

Queens Man Pushed Cop Off Ledge During Jan. 6 Insurrection: Feds

A photo from a Broad Channel sea turtle fundraiser helped the FBI link Ralph Joseph Celentano III to the Capitol riot, authorities said.