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NYPD drones will hover over Times Square ball drop as cops prep for massive crowds

Crowds celebrating the ball drop in Times Square came amid heightened global tensions, including the constant threat of violence spillover from the Israel-Hamas war, with a large police presence and NYPD drones in the skies. You can expect it to fly. Gotham remains on high alert after Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on October 7, […]

NYPD continues ‘heightened threat environment’ for Times Square New Years Eve

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced Monday that police were continuing to operate under a “heightened threat environment” ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square. More than 1 million visitors are expected to take part in the 120th tradition of watching the New Year's ball drop in Times Square on Tuesday. […]

Hundreds swarm Times Square for annual ‘Good Riddance Day’

On Saturday, New Yorkers and tourists gathered in Times Square to encourage people to “get rid of” bed bugs, fat bellies, noisy neighbors and feelings for former lovers in 2025. More than 100 people gathered for the 18th annual event, each taking note of the grievances they wanted to keep and symbolically erasing them. For […]

Vanguard strikes deal with FDIC over huge holdings in US banks – Financial Times

Stay informed with free updates Just sign up for US financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered straight to your inbox. Vanguard has bowed to regulatory pressure and agreed to new oversight of investments in some U.S. lenders, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for asset managers and banks. The deal, unveiled Friday by the […]