Protestors Attempt to Steal NYE Joy in NYC

Published Sunday, December 31, 2023, 1900 hours PST

Media outlets are already starting to report (as of four hours ago) attempts to disrupt the New York City Times Square celebrations as Hamas-Israeli war protestors arrive with revelers in attempting to steal the joy of those who are there to ring in the New Year of 2024.

Just after 1700 hours PST, mobs of people were said to be clashing with Police and sending the communities into a frenzy. 

A 12-year-old was said to be detained for chucking glass from the Times Square hotel window.

See Something? Say Something by reporting to a Police Officer or call (888) NYC-SAFE.

Air Unit

Keeping spectators safe from above in Times Square is your @NYPDSpecialops Aviation Unit, which has an aerial view of this evening's ball drop. pic.twitter.com/K8aIVWcehK

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) January 1, 2024

K9 Patrol

K9s are currently scanning the area for potential threats and protecting the safety of those in attendance.

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Other agencies are also on standby or responding to calls. These include the FDNY, NYCEM – Notify NYC

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