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Want to know the latest and most accurate information about New Year’s Eve in Times Square? Well, this is the place. As the co-producers of this iconic event seen around the globe, we’re the source for all things New Year’s Eve here in Times Square. Visit our official New Year’s Eve page for the most accurate and up-to-date information about the Ball Drop.

Access to Times Square on the evening of December 31st will be from 6th Avenue or 8th Avenue only. No one will be allowed to cross Broadway/7th Avenue once the streets have been closed. If your destination is east of Broadway/7th Avenue, you must enter at 6th Avenue. If your destination is west of Broadway/7th Avenue, you must enter at 8th Avenue.

If you are hosting an event, large or small, in the Times Square area on New Year's Eve, please have your guests present a printed invitation with the address of their destination in order to gain access at either 6th or 8th Avenue.

Event Invitation Samples (To be typed on letterhead):

FOR TIMES SQUARE EMPLOYEES (SAMPLE)
Dear Officer,
The bearer of this pass is employed at _________________ and is scheduled to work on New Year’s Eve 2011. Please allow this individual to enter the street so he or she can report to work. Thank you for your cooperation and have a Happy New Year.
Bearer:

FOR EVENT GUESTS (SAMPLE)
Belle’s 2012 Party
BELLE’S PALACE
154 West 46th Street, Corner of Broadway
December 31, 2011
8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
(212) 777-8888
You must enter at 6th Avenue and 46th Street
ADMIT ONE
Please present invitation to gain access to streets

Please click here to download sample invitations (.pdf)

In addition, the NYPD may require larger events to register with the police department, and the hosts of such events may be required to place a representative at either 6th or 8th Avenue (whichever is appropriate) with a guest list to assist with arrivals. Please click one of the following links to register your event:

For events north of West 45th Street, click here.

For events south of West 45th Street, click here.

For Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Manhattan Patrol Borough South Presentation at Annual New Year's Eve Meeting With Local Businesses, the Times Square Alliance and the New York City Police Department on December 12, 2012.

The Basics:

  • Date: Monday, December 31, 2011
  • Location: Broadway & 7th Ave, 38th to 59th.
  • Viewing areas will be configured similar to previous years.
  • Zero tolerance with alcohol. Confiscation teams will be assigned.
  • Peddler Enforcement Detail assigned

Last Year’s Timeline:

  • 1330 hrs. (1:30 PM) - All pedestrian mall pens full 43rd to 47th Street
  • 1400 hrs. (2:00 PM) - Vehicle traffic closed 42nd to 48th Street
  • 1530 hrs. (3:30 PM) - Viewing areas filled north to 49th , south to 40th - 41st Street
  • 1700 hrs. (5:00 PM) - 52nd Street Access Point Closed
  • 1715 hrs. (5:15 PM) - 54th Street Access Point Closed
  • 1855 hrs. (6:55 PM) - 56th Street Access Point Closed
  • 2105 hrs.(9:00 PM) - 58th Street Access Point Closed

(This is the timeline for LAST YEAR'S street closures and viewing areas and are subject to change without notice . We will update as more information is release by the NYPD.)

Security Measures:

  • At the entry points, and at the spectator viewing areas, each person will be searched with a hand-held wand.
  • Knapsacks and large bags are not permitted. All bags will be searched. Persons declining search will not be admitted into the area.
  • “Plain clothes” officers will be deployed throughout the event.
  • Newspaper/circular type vending machines will be removed prior to the event.
  • (Manhole covers are to be sealed shut (41st-50th Streets, 6th-8th Avenues)     
  • All waste receptacles will be removed on Broadway and 7th Ave. from 34th to 59th streets.
  • Sector commanders will survey their posts and direct the removal of accumulated garbage prior to the event.
  • Sanitation to remove bagged garbage (bottles, etc) throughout event.
  • Request Postal service to service all mailboxes 34 to 59, on 7th & Broadway.
  • Radiation detectors will be deployed for use during the event.
  • Special instructions will be issued to each post covering the following topics:
    • Suspicious packages
    • Search guidelines
    • Monitoring crowds
  • Escorting Residents / Theater / Dinner Guests
  • Rooftop posts are positioned along the event as well as overseeing the access points.
  • Mobile Field Forces are available for immediate response if needed.

Blocker Car Detail:

  • The blocker car details will secure the inner perimeter, with the supplemental blocker cars securing the entire event site.

Access Points:

South of 41 street

  • 37th  & 7th Ave
  • 37th & Broadway
  • 38th & 8th Ave
  • 38th & 6th Ave

North of 43rd street

  • 46th from 8th & 6th Ave (press access)
  • Emergency Vehicle Route (48th, 5th-9th Ave)
  • 49th from 8th & 6th Ave
  • 52nd from 8th & 6th Ave
  • 54th from 6th Ave
  • 55th from 8th  Ave
  • 57th from 7th Ave
  • 57th from Broadway
  • 58th from 8th & 6th Ave
  • 59th from 8th & 6th Ave

Pedestrian/Subway Chutes:

  • 39th - Broadway to 6th Ave
  • 41st - 7th Ave directed westbound to 8th Ave
  • 49th - 7th Ave directed eastbound to 6th Ave
  • 50th – Broadway directed westbound to 8th Ave
  • 53rd – Broadway directed westbound to 8th Ave
  • 55th – 7th Ave directed eastbound to 7th Ave

PBMS Field Command Post Locations:

  • 43rd & Broadway (PBMS ICP)
  • 50th St. & Broadway
  • 51st St. & 7th Avenue
  • 37th St. & 7th Avenue
  • 33rd St. & 8th Avenue (Madison Square Garden)

Local Access:

  • Special instructions will direct posts to ensure pedestrians have access to restaurants, theaters, hotels, etc. (present tickets, invitations, etc.).
  • Visitors must have a ticket/pass for each restaurant they plan on attending. One pass for multiple venues will not be acceptable to pass through the NYPD security checkpoints.
  • Employees should have Employment Identification or a letter from their employer to gain access.
  • Police Officers are assigned to escort individuals to locations.
  • Use most direct East/West route, (most direct 6th-8th Avenue)
  • If possible, assign a representative to the nearest cut-off block to facilitate in identifying guests.
  • Submit party/event information to the Times Square Alliance for distribution to the perimeter posts.
  • Issue invitations/tickets to facilitate access for guests
  • All passes must be issued by individual venues, buildings. There are no multi-venue passes allowed.

Counter-Terrorism Hotline:
24 hours/ 7 days
1-888-NYC-SAFE
All calls are confidential

REMINDERS

If you have any questions about the event beforehand call the Times Square Alliance at (212) 768-1560.

On New Year’s Eve if you experience any problems with access for your employees or guests call the Times Square Alliance Dispatcher at 212-452-5218.

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**WARNING: MULTIPLE VENUE/PAY-ONE-PRICE/ALL ACCESS PASS ALERT**

There are companies that offer Multiple Venue/Pay-One-Price/All Access passes which advertise access to Times Square on New Year’s Eve that is actually not possible. These companies advertise this pass as allowing the holder to visit numerous venues throughout Times Square on New Year's Eve. Such Multiple Venue/Pay-One-Price/All Access passes presume the holder will be able to get past police security lines. In years past, such pass holders were refused access beyond police check points, leaving the holder frustrated and without a place to go. It is reasonable to assume that the police will take the same stance this year.

The Alliance will continue to work closely with the New York City Police Department to make sure guests of your establishment with receipts/passes/invitations for your establishment are granted access but we will not be promoting or advocating for multiple venue/pay one price access passes. If you would like to discuss this further please contact Tom Harris, Senior Vice president of Operations at 212-452-5216.

TRANSIT INFORMATION

On New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2012, certain subway access will be altered in the Times Square area.

While the actual time of the system changes depend on the arrival of the revelers for the New Year’s Eve Celebration, based on the timeline from last year the following service disruptions should be expected:

The 42nd Street entrances to the 42nd Street Times Square stop closed at approximately 4:30pm last year. Riders can use the 41st Street entrances to access this station.

The 47th Street entrance to the N/R/W lines closed at approximately 5:00pm last year. Riders can access this station from the 49th Street entrance until the stop is skipped at 7:00pm.

Southbound and northbound N/R/W lines will skip the 49th Street station beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, December 31st until approximately 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, January 1st.

The northbound IRT "#1" train will skip the 50th Street station beginning at 7 p.m., Monday, December 31st until approximately 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, January 1st.

These entrance closings are based on the arrival of the revelers for the New Year’s Eve celebration and are approximate. These have been the times for the last two year’s but depending on the time the crowds arrive the times could be adjusted.

The Times Square Alliance will provide updates to the subway system changes as they are made available to us through this e mail alert system and also up to date Transit information is always available a http://www.mta.info/.