Thousands of New Yorkers and tourists flock to Times Square tonight, the main stage for New Year’s celebrations, to welcome 2023.
The emotion and joy of those present filled every corner of the heart of Manhattan with the hope that the new year will bring better opportunities for all of us.
This time the party took place without the restrictions due to the pandemic that have characterized the last two years.
We spoke to many of the participants, who shared their goals, wishes and goals with us.
“This is my first time in New York and it’s spectacular to be here,” said one attendee. “My greatest wish: health, money and love”.
“2023, number one, first and foremost: health,” said another attendee at the celebration. “Secondly, I was born in Venezuela – and this is nothing political – I want things to get better there.”
“The message I want to give is to live day by day and always give thanks to all people… to God,” said a Mexican visitor accompanied by his daughter.
And to ensure the safety of those present, on this occasion the police ordered a strong operation that included thousands of surveillance cameras to monitor any suspicious activity.
Additionally, the NYPD had bomb detection officers, nearly 200 blockading police vehicles, and plainclothes officers in a crowd.
