July 5, 2018 11:14 pm Man Accused of Beating, Trying to Rape Woman Near Central Park A woman was viciously beaten and nearly raped near Central Park before the suspect was suddenly spooked and ran off. Checkey Beckford reports. Local 2:45 Fourth day of wooded searches linked to Gilgo Beach murders 2:52 Columbia students continue protest after deadline passes 3:34 Breakthrough in ‘midtown Jane Doe' cold case 2:06 Police investigate two violent robberies in Central Park 0:24 Pit bull killed by cops after mauling owner to death