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    New York’s Holiday Season During a Pandemic: What’s Different?

    Holiday Attractions and Events  •  Citywide

    The COVID-19 pandemic brings many changes to the NYC holiday season, including the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This year, balloons will be operated by specially rigged cars instead of handlers like here at the 2017 parade. Image Credit: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office.

    Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NYC’s holiday season will look different than prior years. Some events have been outright cancelled, and some have been altered, with many opting for a virtual experience to prevent crowds to limit the spread of COVID-19.  (read more…)

    Tags : Bronx Zoo, Bryant Park, COVID-19, holiday attractions, holiday events, Holiday Markets, holiday season, ice skating, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York Botanical Garden, parades, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Times Square New Year's Eve
    Date:11/25/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    Mayor’s Office Announces Rockefeller Center Pedestrian Space Expansion for Holiday Season

    Pedestrian Space  •  Rockefeller Center, Manhattan

    Rockefeller Center will see massive crowds throughout the holiday season, prompting city officials to expand pedestrian protections around the area. Image Credit: CityLand

    Elected officials have previously called attention to dangerous crowd sizes in the area during the holiday season. On November 22, 2019, the Mayor’s Office announced a temporary expansion of the pedestrian space around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall for the holiday season. The area between 5th and 6th Avenues from 48th to 52nd Streets will be affected. (read more…)

    Tags : Christmas, Council Member Keith Powers, Department of Transporation, Holidays, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, NYPD, pedestrian space, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Street closures
    Date:11/28/2019
    Category : Mayor
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