There will be no public crowd allowed at a 250th national anniversary ball drop in Times Square this summer, due to a permitting freeze meant to prevent “significant realignment...of NYPD personnel.” ( Photo: America 250) City Issues Large Gathering Ban for World Cup & 250th Ball Drop It could be quite tough to get a crowd together for any formal public celebration on designated city parkland this summer.... News 08 Apr 2026 | 05:24
