The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has increased security measures ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, amidst concerns of potential disruption by pro-Palestine protesters. Mayor Eric Adams has assured that the NYPD is prepared for any demonstrations, with perimeters being erected to separate protesters from the festivities. Despite no known specific threats, the NYPD is focused on ensuring the safety of everyone attending the event, with a significant presence of officers and security measures in place. Pro-Palestine protesters have been reported marching towards Times Square, with concerns about potential disruption to the celebrations.
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to disrupt New Year's Eve festivities in New York City, Boston https://t.co/zzpVgY8lGG
Happy New Year! Thank you to the thousands of police officers who spent New Year's Eve away from their own families to protect NYC – not only in Times Square but in every neighborhood. Thanks, also, to our many partners — who have been working hand-in-hand with the NYPD to… https://t.co/g9Teb6i33b
Pro Palestinian protesters march on Times Square in New York City as New Year’s celebrations commence. https://t.co/AeVoDUlb8n
Pro-Palestine protesters march on midtown as NYPD steps up security in Times Square for New Year's Eve countdown https://t.co/nqE4qytKfu https://t.co/PPXDZS15V7
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Flood Streets of NYC Ahead of New Year’s Eve Celebrations https://t.co/vn7dshAIXO
HAPPENING NOW : Pro-Palestinian protesters are marching towards Times Square where the New Years celebration is set to begin. https://t.co/CO2rV8d0zz
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Manhattan on New Year's Eve. The large group gathered at Columbus Circle on Sunday afternoon. https://t.co/0QsRTM6sp8
🚨 JUST IN: Pro-Palestine protestors are approaching Times Square in NYC, where the largest New Year event in the world is being held tonight This is getting RIDICULOUS “Protests” were even held on Christmas, resulting in damage. THIS MUST STOP NOW! https://t.co/sP1um1MAQN
WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters are marching towards Times Square where the New Years celebration is set to begin. https://t.co/4QUqfFEytr
JUST IN: Pro-Palestinian protesters are marching towards Times Square where the New Years celebration is set to begin. This should be fun. According to @probablyreadit, the protesters are marching on 6th Avenue towards Times Square. New York City will reportedly be using… https://t.co/Gcc4QQhkjl
There are no known security threats related to this weekend’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, but the NYPD is gearing up for the possibility that thousands of pro-Palestine protesters will be demonstrating nearby. https://t.co/QXiKKbYv05
The NYPD is focused on ensuring the safety of everyone coming to Times Square this New Year’s Eve. There will be plenty of officers in Times Square, and security measures in place to keep everyone safe. As always, if you see something that doesn't look right, tell an officer or… https://t.co/9yzMKxfqHI
No specific threats to Times Square New Year's Eve celebration, NYPD outlines security measures https://t.co/cYltW9hTqH https://t.co/vGliztENxz
Security is stepped up for New Year's Eve at Times Square in NYC: Mayor Eric Adams orders perimeters to be erected to separate pro-Palestine protesters from festivities - but says 'there are no known specific threats' https://t.co/T8YcZ2mCSa https://t.co/q21xVy4k3R
The NYPD is gearing up for the possibility that thousands of pro-Palestine protesters will demonstrate at this weekend’s New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. "We’re going to be ready," Mayor Adams said. https://t.co/nIPDgHD7aA
LIVE NOW: New York City officials detail security plan for New Year's Eve in Times Square. Streaming on CBS News New York. https://t.co/KFPpQM97JO
NYPD steps up security ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square https://t.co/Lbsd2H6HAO https://t.co/LUkE9eGhKD
UPDATE: Mayor Adams says the NYPD will be ready should there be Israel-Hamas war protesters that attempt to disrupt the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square. @AliBaumanTV reports. https://t.co/Khl27L6fyB