Final preparations are underway as Times Square gets ready to host the first full-capacity New Year's Eve celebration since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With the final preparations underway, law enforcement is working to ensure revelers will be able to enjoy the celebrations safely.
The NYPD says they are coordinating with state police, the Secret Service, and the FBI, with thousands of plainclothes officers on hand, along with bomb squads, K-9 detection units, and many extra hands on deck. There will be three access points to get into safety zones in Times Square and people looking to celebrate can enter from 6th and 8th Avenue at 38th Street, 49th Street, 52nd Street, and 56th Street. Prohibited items include umbrellas, chairs, blankets, backpacks, and large bags.
The ball that will drop this year is 12 feet in diameter, has two thousand crystal triangles, 32,000 LED lights, and weighs six tons. Police say that there are currently no credible threats to the event, but they will remain vigilant.
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