A Walk in Central Park on a Cloudy September Day: Part One--The Storm

In mid-August, a powerful thunderstorm known as a micro-burst, hit the upper-half of Central Park, tumbling or severely damaging hundreds of trees. I have never heard rain and wind so intent on doing damage, in all my years. For weeks after, the sound of chainsaws and chip shredders pierced this otherwise quiet corner of the city, as workers did their best to make the park safe once more for visitors.