ADVISORY NEW-YEAR/USA-NEW YORK –updated source, restrix–

New York’s famed Times Square celebration goes virtual

Start: 01 Jan 2021 04:49 GMT

End: 01 Jan 2021 05:13 GMT

NEW YORK CITY, NY – For the first time in 114 years spectators will not be allowed in New York’s Times Square for New Year’s Eve celebrations. The tradition will go virtual due to COVID-19 concerns.

SCHEDULE:

0500GMT – Midnight in New York

Restrictions:

BROADCAST: ACCESS ALL/FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

DIGITAL: ACCESS ALL/FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Source: TIME SQUARE ALLIANCE

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Location: United States

Topic: Arts / Culture / Entertainment

Audio: NATURAL

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