NYC NOW Evening Roundup: NJ Military Base to Hold Immigrants, Central Park Carriage Horse Driver Not Guilty of Abuse, Battery Park Fieldhouse Gets Upgrade, Brooklyn’s Bike Lane Controversy, and Air Quality Concerns Renewed
Jul 21, 2025
A New Jersey base may soon host immigrants, raising civil rights concerns. In a controversial court ruling, a Central Park carriage horse driver was found not guilty of abuse. Meanwhile, Battery Park is set for a much-needed facelift. Tensions rise over a bike lane in Brooklyn, with safety advocates at odds with the local community as political maneuvering unfolds. Finally, a new report scrutinizes how congestion pricing influences air quality in Manhattan, suggesting mixed outcomes.
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NJ Military Base Immigrant Detention
- The Trump administration plans to detain immigrants at a New Jersey military base, sparking civil rights concerns.
- Critics warn it could undermine due process and strain military resources.
Central Park Horse Abuse Verdict
- Ian McKeever, a Central Park carriage horse driver, was found not guilty of animal abuse after a horse collapsed.
- The DA plans to continue prosecuting cases of animal mistreatment.
Battery Park Fieldhouse Upgrade
- The rundown Battery Park Fieldhouse will be replaced with a new facility featuring bathrooms and a carousel ticket booth.
- The upgrade aims to revitalize the park's atmosphere by spring 2028.