The Omicron variant is putting a wrench in some holiday travel plans, the mayor of New York City lays out tough new rules for the New Year’s celebration this year in Times Square, and some ideas on what to watch for Christmas.
New Year’s Eve in Times Square Still On, With Scaled Back Capacity
NEW YORK—Next week’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will still go on, just not with as many revelers as usual because of COVID-19, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing, and everyone in attendance must…
NYC Adds Testing; No Decision on Times Square New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK—With COVID-19 cases spiking, New York City officials said Wednesday they’re opening more testing sites and restricting visiting at city-run hospitals and jails — but having crowds in Times Square for New Year’s Eve is still a go, for now. Mayor Bill de Blasio said no decision had been made on banning people from…
Vandals Damage Federal Buildings in Philadelphia, 7 Arrested
PHILADELPHIA—A group of people dressed in black vandalized at least two federal buildings in downtown Philadelphia on New Year’s Eve, and police said they recovered Molotov cocktails and other suspicious devices as they arrested seven of them, authorities said Friday. Officers spotted about 50 people, all in black, around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the historic…
7 Charged With Felonies in Vandalism to Federal Buildings
PHILADELPHIA—Seven people are facing felony charges after at least two federal buildings in Philadelphia were vandalized on New Year’s Eve and the discovery of what police said were Molotov cocktails and other suspicious devices. Officers reported spotting about 50 people, all in black, around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the historic U.S. Customs House, police said….
Times Square Barricaded, Quiet for New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK—New York City’s Times Square was barricaded on Thursday, with only a handful of invited guests, including health care workers and others from the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, allowed in to watch the New Year’s Eve ball drop in person. Everyone else should stay home and watch the pared-down festivities on television,…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Heavily Impacted By Restrictions in Australia
Sydney has largely banned crowds for its world-renowned pyrotechnic display, while Melbourne’s fireworks are cancelled. New South Wales restrictions were tightened further on Wednesday as the state battles to control its growing outbreak. Residents in Greater Sydney, including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains, will be restricted to hosting five visitors in their homes, including…
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