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New York rings in 2022 with Times Square ball drop, but COVID-19 keeps crowd smallerThough the crowds were smaller, the throngs nevertheless stretched for blocks to soak in the celebration, with many traveling from afar to take part.WorldJan 1
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Times Square shooting victim says she screamed ‘I don’t want to die’Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said during a Saturday evening news conference that the victims were shot following a dispute involving ``at least two to four'' people.WorldMay 9, 2021
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Eerie quiet, empty streets replace normally raucous New Year’s Eve party in NYCThe coronavirus has upended public life for months, and New Year's Eve proved no different for a city that's counted over 25,000 deaths blamed on the virus.WorldJan 1, 2021
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New York cops probing motorist who drove into Times Square protesters"We have to interview both sides," said New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea about the disturbing incident.TrendingSep 4, 2020
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Times Square likely ‘safest place’ on Earth for New Year’s Eve: New York policeEveryone showing up for the confetti-filled festivities should expect to be wanded with metal detectors before being ushered to one of 65 viewing pens set up around Times Square to prevent overcrowding.TrendingDec 30, 2019
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Panic in Times Square after motorcycle mistaken for active shooterReports on social media suggest that people rushed into buildings and stores after an explosion-like sound.WorldAug 7, 2019
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Flying Wallendas cross Times Square on tight rope 25 storeys highTheir latest daredevil stunt was streamed live on ABC and watched by thousands of spectators from below.WorldJun 23, 2019
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Billboard catches on fire in Times SquareFlames started to shoot out of the LED billboard just after 3 p.m. Saturday.FireMay 18, 2019
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Iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve ball tested to ensure perfect timingThe nearly 6-ton (6-metric ton) ball was raised Sunday to the top of a 130-foot (40-metre) pole at One Times Square.WorldDec 31, 2018
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NYPD to use drone for first time in Times Square New Year’s Eve securityThe drone will give "visual aid and the flexibility of being able to move a camera to a certain spot with great rapidity through a tremendous crowd,” said Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller.WorldDec 30, 2018
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