New York Welcomes 2022 in Times Square – Noticieros Televisa

New York said goodbye to 2021 with celebration in Times Square Smaller than normal due to the astronomical altitude of COVID-19 casesAlthough there was no shortage of confetti, lights, music and good wishes, including those of the new mayor who was inaugurated shortly after midnight.

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Only 15,000 people – usually around 60,000 people – were able to reach the famous square To see firsthand the descent of the famous ball of colored crystals weighing more than 5 thousand and 300 kilograms that hangs over one of its skyscrapers, but the new requirements, of full vaccination and a mask, which were added to the safety protocols, had to be met.

Those who attended the New Year’s Eve party at the Big Apple were visionaries who armed themselves with patienceSince the police allow entry to the entire gated complex from 3 p.m., no large backpacks, folding chairs, umbrellas, or alcohol are allowed to roast or cool off in the low temperatures.

The reward was to be part of the audience at 50 aniversario del “New Year Rockin’ Eve”, The most watched program on December 31 on American television, however, the star slate was more lackluster than on other occasions due to the lack of pop singers and last-minute cancellations.

In the absence of stars like Jennifer Lopez, who performed last year in front of a small group of core staff, tonight’s Colombian reggaeton Carol J, veteran rock band Journey and vocalist KT Tunstall ascended while rapper LL Cool J, most anticipated, drops injury with covid-19.

New York welcomes 2022. PHOTO EFE

New York, which in recent days has shattered records of COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant, has remained resolute as it celebrates against other big cities in the country such as Los Angeles, Atlanta and San Francisco, whose authorities have decided to do so. Some of the biggest events canceled.

New York State announced, on Friday, that it had discovered more than 76,500 new cases within 24 hours, of which nearly 44,000 correspond to a metropolitan city, which has affected many public services, with many subway lines suspended and New Year’s permits canceled in the police force due to staff shortages.

“We want to show that we’re moving forward, and show the world that New York City is struggling to get out of this,” the outgoing mayor said Thursday. Bill de Blasio, Given the growing fear of infection on New Year’s Eve, ensuring that a combination of vaccinations, masks and distance will be effective.

However, the chief Times Square AllianceTom Harris, who brings together businesses in the area and organizes the event, told local channel ABC7 that on an average day there could be as many as 270,000 people at “the crossroads of the world” without knowing whether they have been vaccinated and without being obligated to wear a mask in the morning. The open air.

After hours of entertainment and cold, after midnight, the new chancellor, Eric Adams – holding a picture of his late mother, for whom he feels respect – was sworn in before the crowd that had gathered in Times Square, a place he considered symbolic. About the city and the epicenter of “excitement, renewal and hope for the future”, while acknowledging that it is facing a “difficult period”.

With information from Noticieros Televisa

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