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Central Park Precinct

Overview

Commanding Officer: Captain Timothy V. Magliente

The Central Park Precinct patrols the park’s expansive 843 acres. Central Park is home to seven naturalistic water bodies, 58 miles of pedestrian paths, six miles of roads, almost five miles of bridle path, and approximately 20,000 trees. The park also offers 30 tennis courts, 26 ball fields, 21 playgrounds, two ice skating rinks, and a swimming pool.

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Contact Information

86th and Transverse Rd
New York, NY 10024

Precinct: (212) 570-4820
Community Affairs: (212) 570-4842
Crime Prevention: (212) 570-2014
Domestic Violence Squad: (212) 570-4835 - E-mail
Youth Coordination Officer: (212) 570-2029 - E-mail
Auxiliary Coordinator: (212) 570-4843
Detective Squad: (212) 570-4836

Quality of Life Teams

Quality of Life Teams, or Q-Teams, are your go to resource for addressing complaints impacting quality of life concerns in your neighborhood. These officers are building real connections with the community and are focused on developing long-term solutions to these issues. From addressing everyday concerns to tackling persistent problems, your Q-Teams are committed to making your neighborhood a better place to live.

To report non-emergency quality of life issues, call 311 or use the app. To connect with a Q-Team member, call or visit your local command.

Domestic Violence Assistance

Domestic Violence Investigators and crime victim advocates are available in the Precinct, to assist any survivor of Domestic Violence or any person involved in a Domestic Incident. Their assistance includes, but is not limited to report taking, obtaining an order of protection through Family Court, safety planning and referrals to essential services, including at NYC Family Justice Centers, legal advice, social services assistance, emergency housing transfers, crisis intervention and counseling support.

Community Council

President Roger Thomas

Vice President Rafael Castellanos

Treasurer Joshua Haygood

Record Secretary Joel Ashin

Sergeant at Arms Gary Resnick

Corresponding Secretary Marci Rosenblum

Meetings: Community Council meetings typically take place on the second Wednesday of January, March, May, June, September, and November, at 7:00 PM at the precinct.