Throngs pack Times Square for New Year's bash
Estimated 1 million people resolve to celebrate New Year's Eve with gusto and optimism in Big Apple, despite terror concerns and heavy security
Estimated 1 million people resolve to celebrate New Year's Eve with gusto and optimism in Big Apple, despite terror concerns and heavy security
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says Times Square will be 'the safest place in the world' when the clock strikes midnight on 2015. Don Dahler has details on what the NYPD is doing to make sure the mayor's right.
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With a million people expected in person and a billion more watching on TV, officials are determined to make Times Square the safest place on earth
The NYPD is determined to make Times Square the safest place on Earth this New Year's Eve. They'll be dealing with one million people in attendence and billions more watching on TV. Don Dahler explains what they're doing to keep the crowds safe.
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