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Riverside Park goats retire for the year after fifth summer of brush clearing

Romeo, one of the seven goats brought to the new 143rd Street and Riverside Drive location, was crowned 2024 GOAT.

By Hannah Yanover / Senior Staff Photographer

The conservancy has used goats every summer since 2019, with the exception of summer 2020, to clear weeds and invasive plants that are difficult for humans to reach.

By Manuela Silva and Claire Cleary • September 25, 2024 at 4:15 AM

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Photo by Hannah Yanover / Senior Staff Photographer

The goats continued to eat brush in their enclosure during the ceremony.

Photo by Hannah Yanover / Senior Staff Photographer

One attendee of the event created watercolor paintings of the goats.