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New York's Times Square to be pedestrianised
NEW YORK (AFP) - New York's Times Square is to undergo major surgery as work begins to transform the area, known for its heavy traffic jams, into a pedestrianised zone.
Nations:Denmark People:Michael Bloomberg Source:(AFP)
2009-05-24
New York crowds cheer in chilly New Year
NEW YORK (AFP) - Huge crowds braved biting cold in New York to watch the traditional drop of the crystal ball on Times Square, kiss, and cheer in 2009.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Michael Bloomberg Bill Clinton Activities:2009 New Year's Day
2009-01-01
You could party with a rock star on New Year's Eve
LOS ANGELES - Why not share a shot with Paris Hilton or boogie down with Pete Wentz to ring in 2009? This year, any regular Joe with dough (and no reason to sweat the economy) could party like -- and with -- a rock star, movie star or reality TV star on New Year's Eve.
Nations:U.S. Australia People:Paris Hilton Katy Perry Spencer Pratt Heidi Montag Busta Rhymes Travis Barker Activities:2009 New Year's Day
2008-12-31
New York eyes Mumbai attack in New Year's security
NEW YORK (AFP) - New York police studied the November bloodbath in Mumbai as they prepared heavy security for Wednesday's New Year celebrations, police commissioner Raymond Kelly said.
Nations:U.S. People:Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Michael Bloomberg Bill Clinton Activities:2009 New Year's Day 2008 Mumbai Terror Attack
2008-12-31
Dick Clark, 79, is still rockin' New Year's Eve
LOS ANGELES - Four years after a stroke, Dick Clark is relishing the prospect of another New Year's Eve celebration, determined to appear for his 36th year in Times Square. And he's hardly surprised by the current state of the music industry he helped build -- he predicted this, after all.
Nations:U.S. People:Ryan Seacrest Dick Clark Bette Midler Barry Manilow Regis Philbin Activities:2009 New Year's Day
2008-12-30
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