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Showing posts with label NYC. Show all posts
Thursday, December 31, 2020
After a year like no other, New York's Times Square empties out on New Year's Eve
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Only a handful of invited guests, including health care workers and others from the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, will gather on Thursday evening in New York's Times Square to witness the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball, marking the end of a sobering 2020 and a hopeful start to 2021.
Coronavirus Update New York City: Mayor de Blasio announces vaccines goal, Day of Remembrance for NYC
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Thursday revealed one resolution he has for the New Year, and announced a Day of Remembrance for New Yorkers who lost their lives due to COVID.
He said NYC's goal is to vaccinate 1 million people by the end of January.
NYC MTA’s contactless fare system completes rollout, will phase out MetroCard in 2023
On the last day of 2020, New York City’s Metro Transit Authority announced that it has finished its roll out of contactless payment systems. With the addition of a final stop in Brooklyn, every MTA subway station and bus in the five boroughs now sports the OMNY “Tap and Go” system.
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NYC will vaccinate 1 million in city in January: Mayor Bill de Blasio
An ambitious goal of vaccinating 1 million New York City residents with the COVID-19 vaccine in January was set Thursday by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who noted that meeting the target would require outside cooperation and the city dramatically increasing
How To Get Rid Of Your Christmas Tree In NYC
NEW YORK CITY — New year, new start: It's time to move that Christmas tree before it covers the floor with its dry needles.
New Yorkers can dump Christmas trees on the curb between Jan. 4 and Jan. 15
New York Is Bringing Up the Absolute Rear on Trash Pickup
For a moment last week, the city felt almost like itself again as pedestrians were blessed with one normalcy of a New York winter: the competing — and usually conflicting — interests of snow removal and trash pickup. But a clearer
New York's Empire State Trail is complete. Now you can bike or hike from NYC to Buffalo.
ALBANY – New York has finished work on the final connections for the Empire State Trail, a 750-mile collection of new and existing paths that will allow for direct hiking or biking from New York City to the Canadian border and Albany to Buffalo.
NYC teen arrested in connection to bike gang calls allegation ‘bulls–t’
The 15-year-old Queens boy arrested as part of the roving bike gang that trashed two cars in Manhattan said Thursday that the allegations against him are “bulls–t,” insisting that he has an alibi — and that he doesn’t even own a bike.
Video captures moment cyclists attack car in NYC
A group of bicyclists was caught on camera in New York City attacking an SUV stopped in an intersection, smashing its hood, stomping on the windshield and punching the side windows -- while the terrified driver sat inside with his mother.
How to watch the Times Square Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve online and on TV
How to watch the ball drop in a year that’s dropped the ball.
Times Square will be unfortunately closed to the public tonight over coronavirus concerns, marking the first time the locale’s been empty on New Year’s Eve since 1907.
New Year's Eve Street and Subway Closures Around Times Square (But Don't Go Anyway)
Don't go to Times Square for the New Year's Eve ball drop this year -- there's a pandemic, there are rules about crowds, and it's supposed to rain anyway.
But on the off chance you have some essential reason
Covid pandemic dampens New Year celebrations around the world
Fireworks displays and other public gatherings have been cancelled from Sydney to New York.
Festivities are being particularly muted in Europe, amid fears over a new more contagious strain of the disease .
How to Watch Times Square New Year’s Eve 2021 Free Online
Times Square in New York City will be closed to the public this New Year’s Eve — but you’ll be able to live-stream the festivities, including the famous 2021 ball drop and musical performances, for free.
Live Updates: New Year's Eve celebrations kick off around the world amid coronavirus pandemic
Times Square in New York City was missing its usual enormous New Year's Eve crowd on Thursday night as the coronavirus pandemic continued to disrupt life -- but the traditional ball drop at midnight to welcome the new year was still expected.
New Year's Eve Livestream 2021: Watch Times Square Ball Drop Online and on TV
For many, the end of 2020 will be a welcome sight, and although there won't be thousands of revelers lining the streets of New York's Times Square, the show must go on and people at home can still tune in for the festivities.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
TIMES SQUARE NEW YEAR'S EVE
Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. Anticipation runs high. New Year's Eve at the symbolic center of New York City has become more than just a celebration — it's a global tradition.
How NYC reimagined its New Year’s Eve celebration for the pandemic
Jamie Medeiros spent the last day of 2019 working behind the scenes at one of the world’s most iconic street parties.
She and dozens of her colleagues from Planet Fitness erected a stage in Times Square to market their gym to the throngs of revelers gathered to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
New Year's Eve Quiz questions and answers perfect to enjoy virtually with family and friends
We won't be able to head out to bars and clubs this New Year's Eve.
We are going to have to think of other ways to bring the new year in while we are stuck at home due to restrictions.
What’s Open Closed New Year’s Day 2021 In NYC
NEW YORK CITY — Even if you don’t partake in alcohol, 2020 is likely to leave a hangover. Luckily, the first day of 2021 looks to be low key.
Just like other years, New Year’s Day will be a good time to sleep in and cozy up because there’s no much open.
NYPD cops face delayed COVID-19 vaccine rollout over supply chain issues
NYPD cops will not begin receiving the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday as previously scheduled, according to Commissioner Dermot Shea — with a detectives’ union memo citing issues
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