"Security Tightens as Times Square Prepares for New Year's Eve Amid Protests and FBI Alerts"

As New York City celebrated New Year's Eve with the traditional ball drop at Times Square, pro-Palestinian protesters marched towards the area amidst heightened security due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The NYPD deployed drones to monitor the crowd for any suspicious activity. Meanwhile, thousands of revelers, including international visitors, gathered early to experience the festivities and performances by artists like Megan Thee Stallion and LL Cool J.