More than 50 people were injured during a Pride celebration at Washington Square Park Sunday evening when false reports of gunfire and the deployment of bear spray sparked a stampede of people fleeing ...

Police say someone started using bear repellent -- similar to pepper spray -- in Washington Square Park around 8 p.m. Sunday.

Police say someone started using bear repellent -- similar to pepper spray -- in Washington Square Park around 8 p.m. Sunday.

A person is in custody after bear deterrent was sprayed in Washington Square Park Sunday evening, according to the NYPD. The ...

At a national park or campsite, it can be challenging to remember the animals that wander through are still wild. One person ...

WATCH: Mayor Cynthia Block explains how the city plans to address public safety when it comes to bear spray incidents. A final vote on the bylaw is expected at the end of July. Block also highlights ...