‘Don’t even attempt to come and watch it’: NYC’s Times Square ball drop will be closed to the public on New Year’s Eve

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‘Don’t even attempt to come and watch it’: NYC’s Times Square ball drop will be closed to the public on New Year’s Eve

By Thomas Tracy, NY Daily News It’s fitting that the year from hell should end without a celebration. The coronavirus pandemic — in its final, cruel act of 2020 — has grounded public New Year’s Eve bashes around the globe, including the iconic ball drop at Times Square which will be closed to revelers this […]

NYC Emergency Management’s Latest ‘Prep Talk’ Podcast: Times Square New Years Eve Celebrations

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NYC Emergency Management’s Latest ‘Prep Talk’ Podcast: Times Square New Years Eve Celebrations

#PrepTalkNYC {Click to listen to episode 44} December 23, 2019 — As spectators anticipate the countdown to a new year, the eyes of the world turn to the crossroads of the world. On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” officials from Times Square Alliance and NYC Emergency Management provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes insight into the organization of this special […]