Shadows Over the Ball Drop: NYC Mayor Prepares for Potential New Year’s Eve Protests in Times Square

NYC Mayor Eyes Potential Protests, Tech, and Unpredictability at New Year's Eve

As the glitter ball prepares to descend on Times Square, casting its festive glow on thousands of revelers, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is casting a wary eye on a potential shadow falling over the celebrations: protests.

Natalie Migliore reports

Speaking to reporters, Adams acknowledged the "serious concern" for safety that always accompanies the massive New Year's Eve gathering, adding that this year, an additional layer of anxiety stems from the possibility of demonstrations disrupting the jubilant countdown. The recent protest at the. . .