New York | New Years Eve celebration in Times Square: no pedestrians or spectators will be allowed there this year, except for artists

NYPD News : Please take note of these street closures that will be in place in the days leading up to the ball drop, and know that there will be no pedestrians or spectators allowed in Times Square this year.

New York, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 ((rezonodwes.com)) – The City Police Department (NYPD) has asked New Yorkers to stay home on New Years Eve to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Although it is expected that there will be fewer people on the streets, that does not mean that the police will take their evening, a police commissioner said at a press conference, indicating that the New York City Police members will continue to patrol the streets on New Year’s Eve to make sure the city streets are safe.

However, by this year, the police presence will be reduced by 80%. In Times Square, the famous ball of the New Year will look very different, since the traditional ceremony will take place without the presence of the public.

Only artists who participate in the event will be allowed to enter the area and will be tested for the coronavirus in advance.