Closed Times Square - are expected to more than 1 million people
As many as 1 million revelers will congregate at the Crossroads of the
World tomorrow night to bask in milder-than-normal temperatures and megastar
entertainment including Gaga and Justin Bieber on the Dick Clark New Year’s
Eve special
NEW YORK CITY : If we're to believe Hollywood, then this New Year's Eve in
Times Square is going to be simply magical. But you won't find Jon Bon
Jovi or that girl from Glee in the spotlight, instead, the lights will be
shining on Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber. That's right, this year organizers were
like "How can we make Times Square MORE of a clusterfuck this New Year's
Eve?" And then they booked two of the biggest pop stars, with two of the most
rabid fanbases in the universe. Should you choose to be a part of this
moment in time, here's what you can expect:
¦PUBLIC TRANSIT: Streets will be closed off in Midtown, preventing cabs
and buses from accessing certain areas. On top of that, certain subway
entrances and exits will be closed between 7 p.m. and midnight. Don't expect to be
able to exit the Times Square-42nd Street station between 10 p.m. and
midnight (unless you walk to 8th Avenue). After the ball drop, subway lines
around Times Square will have trains running every 8 to 12 minutes until
around 3 a.m., and the 42nd Street shuttle will be running.
¦MILD WEATHER: One million revelers are expected... though probably more
due to the nice weather (sunny with a high of 50). It's expected to be around
41 when the ball drops.
¦YOUR NEW BEST FRIENDS: Seriously huge crowds. President of the Times
Square Alliance, Tim Tompkins, told the NY Post huge crowds are also expected
because, “Ten years after 9/11, New York has more than regained its swagger,
with crime down, tourism up and people feeling good about the city’s
trajectory." Expect to grow to love or hate the people standing next to you.
¦SHINY THINGS: 32,000 lights on the Waterford Crystal ball, which you can
gaze at as the dude next to you pukes on your shoes. There will also be a
bright "2012," and you can check out some video of the numeral 2 making its
entrance into Times Square right here.
¦COLORFUL THINGS: 16 million pieces of confetti, including wishes from the
Wishing Wall (you can still submit one online before 5 p.m. today).
¦THE MAN: Thousands of police officers, including more than 1,500 rookies
who are probably just itching to use that pepper spray.
¦THIS: A Mayor Bloomberg and Lady Gaga photo-op, as the two hit the button
that drops the ball at 11:59 p.m. We hope she dresses as Staten Island
Chuck.
¦CELEBRATORY GUNFIRE?: Police commissioner Ray Kelly says that all over the
city, “We’re also concerned about a phenomenon we’ve seen quite frankly
in previous years, celebratory gunfire. We urge people not to do that. The
bullets come down and hit people. We’ve seen that happen in years go by.’’
Here's a schedule of events to keep on hand, and a handy FAQ, which will
tell you things like you can't bring alcohol. Or you can just stay home and
look at these photos of the 2012 ball drop that happened in March.
Lady Gaga and Mother Nature will team up to rock Times Square and sing in
the New Year.
As many as 1 million revelers will congregate at the Crossroads of the
World tomorrow night to bask in milder-than-normal temperatures and megastar
entertainment including Gaga and Justin Bieber on the Dick Clark New Year’s
Eve special.
“Whoo hoo,’’ Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance, said of
the stellar weather forecast.
Tomorrow “looks partly sunny with a high of 50’’ during the day,
AccuWeather.com meteorologist Carl Erickson said yesterday.
“In Times Square at midnight, we’re thinking clear skies and a
temperature of 41 degrees,’’ he added.
“Typically at this time of year, you’d have a high of 40 and overnight
lows around the upper 20s,’’ he said.
Tompkins said that in addition to the weather, there are other reasons for
the expected huge crowds and television audience.
“Ten years after 9/11, New York has more than regained its swagger, with
crime down, tourism up and people feeling good about the city’s trajectory,’’
he said.
Last-minute preparations were under way to get ready for the big show.
Yesterday, planners staged a confetti test ahead of the big moment when an
estimated 16 million pieces will get tossed.
“We have to make sure it’s flying properly. You want to make sure it’s
been cut cleanly and not clumping together,’’ Tompkins said.
He reminded people that midday today is the last chance they’ll have to go
to the Times Square Visitor Center at 46th Street and Seventh Avenue to
write their wish for 2012 on a piece of confetti to be dropped. They can also
go online at timessquarenyc.org until 5 p.m. to type in a wish that will be
printed on confetti.
Today, workers will run a test pole drop of the traditional Waterford
Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball.
Gaga will join Mayor Bloomberg at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow to hit the button
that drops the ball, which is illuminated by 32,000 colorful and dazzling
light-emitting diodes.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said yesterday that several thousand cops
will be involved at New Year’s Eve happenings around the city.
“We’ve put in what we call our counterterrorism overlay,’’ he said. “We’
ll use dogs, both in our subway system and where people congregate.
“We’re also concerned about a phenomenon we’ve seen quite frankly in
previous years, celebratory gunfire. We urge people not to do that. The bullets
come down and hit people. We’ve seen that happen in years go by
Lady Gaga and Mother Nature will team up to rock Times Square and sing in
the New Year.
As many as 1 million revelers will congregate at the Crossroads of the
World tomorrow night to bask in milder-than-normal temperatures and megastar
entertainment including Gaga and Justin Bieber on the Dick Clark New Year’s
Eve special.
“Whoo hoo,’’ Tim Tompkins, president of the Times Square Alliance, said of
the stellar weather forecast.
Tomorrow “looks partly sunny with a high of 50’’ during the day,
AccuWeather.com meteorologist Carl Erickson said yesterday.
“In Times Square at midnight, we’re thinking clear skies and a
temperature of 41 degrees,’’ he added.
“Typically at this time of year, you’d have a high of 40 and overnight
lows around the upper 20s,’’ he said.
Tompkins said that in addition to the weather, there are other reasons for
the expected huge crowds and television audience.
“Ten years after 9/11, New York has more than regained its swagger, with
crime down, tourism up and people feeling good about the city’s trajectory,’’
he said.
Last-minute preparations were under way to get ready for the big show.
Yesterday, planners staged a confetti test ahead of the big moment when an
estimated 16 million pieces will get tossed.
“We have to make sure it’s flying properly. You want to make sure it’s
been cut cleanly and not clumping together,’’ Tompkins said.
He reminded people that midday today is the last chance they’ll have to go
to the Times Square Visitor Center at 46th Street and Seventh Avenue to
write their wish for 2012 on a piece of confetti to be dropped. They can also
go online at timessquarenyc.org until 5 p.m. to type in a wish that will be
printed on confetti.
Today, workers will run a test pole drop of the traditional Waterford
Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball.
Gaga will join Mayor Bloomberg at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow to hit the button
that drops the ball, which is illuminated by 32,000 colorful and dazzling
light-emitting diodes.
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said yesterday that several thousand cops
will be involved at New Year’s Eve happenings around the city.
“We’ve put in what we call our counterterrorism overlay,’’ he said. “We’
ll use dogs, both in our subway system and where people congregate.
“We’re also concerned about a phenomenon we’ve seen quite frankly in
previous years, celebratory gunfire. We urge people not to do that. The bullets
come down and hit people. We’ve seen that happen in years go by
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* _1 History_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square#History)
* _1.1 Early history_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square#Early_history)
* _1.2 Early 20th century_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square#Early_20th_century)
* _1.3 1980s–present_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square#1980s.E2.80.93present)
* _2 New Year's Eve celebrations_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Times_Square#New_Year.27s_Eve_celebrations)
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