NYPD prepares for potential protests ahead of Times Square New Year's Eve celebration
NYPD lays out security measures ahead of New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Stay updated with breaking news from Nye Security. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
NYPD lays out security measures ahead of New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Usually a million people pack Times Square on New Year's Eve, but 2020 is not a usual year. There weren't any of the normal crowds at the Crossroads of the World Thursday night due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Mayor Bill de Blasio -- who was on stage to watch the ball drop -- offered a remarkably upbeat prediction for the event that ends a universally panned year. Times Square, he said, would be "magical," "joyous," "exceptional," "wonderful," and "amazing," and the mayor vowed it will singlehandedly unite the country into the new year. "In a country, in a city that som...