Katie Daviscourt
Seattle WA
Dec 27, 2023
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“We’re sure there’s gonna be some type of attempt this year,” Adams said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Tuesday that there will be a heightened police presence for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square in preparation for potential protests in relation to the Israel-Hamas war.
This after the city has seen more than 500 pro-Palestinian demonstrations since the war broke out, including the disruption of multiple Christmas events, the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, and the notable Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting service.
Because of this, Mayor Adams said during a press conference that the city is prepared to take extra security measures on New Year’s Eve to thwart any potential protests and terrorist action, according to CBS News.
“We’re sure there’s gonna be some type of attempt this year,” Adams said, speaking on the probability of seeing protest disruptions in Times Square, according to the outlet.
Mayor Adams remarked that ensuring everyone’s safety comes at a challenge in light of the city’s settlement of a lawsuit earlier this year that alters the manner in which law enforcement can respond to large-scale demonstrations. Adams, a former NYPD officer, believes that the NYPD is now at a disadvantage.
“It’s a real Herculean task to manage that number of people without being heavy-handed but being protective,” Adams said. “The police department has to be extremely more hesitant in actions that they would’ve carried out in the past to keep the peace.”
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