New York's Times Square is nearly empty on New Year's Eve

Times Square used to be one of the most crowded places. Hundreds of thousands of people usually fill Times Square for New Year’s Eve, but this year, there are no crowded streets packed with spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic. This must be the first time ever seen Times Square on New Year’s Eve like almost empty.

the ball drop dress rehearsal had more attendance than the real thing will.

For almost 120 years, Times Square has been the center of worldwide attention on New Year’s Eve. But this year, it’s closed to the public to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The police department turn people away and tell them to go home and watch from the safety and comfort of your home, Times Square Alliance Vice President Tom Harris told to media.

Watch the Livestream video feed of the area from Reuters showed just a small crowd of people seen around Times Square instead of Hundreds of thousands of people usually fill Times Square for New Year’s Eve.