Vandal Decapitates Iconic Park Avenue Tulips, Advocates Say
By Miranda Levingston
Published on April 24, 2026.
A vandalized a portion of Park Avenue's tulip plantings, leaving dozens of headless stems and casting a shadow over the spring display. The Fund for Park Avenue, which oversees the annual tulip planting, was alerted to the incident after a doorman witnessed the vandalism and called authorities. This is the first time this type of vandalism has occurred. The tulips themselves appear intact, indicating that the tulip program will continue.
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