Times Square: Quick Facts

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Nov. 8, 2026

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NYC Subway Shooting in Midtown Leaves Man Dead • Oct. 18, 2026, 11:31 AM ET (New York Times)

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Times Square in Midtown Manhattan with busy streets, yellow taxis, pedestrians, and tall buildings covered in colorful electronic billboards and advertisements.

Crowds of people in festive hats celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, as colorful confetti falls and bright electronic billboards light up the night.

Large crowd fills Times Square in New York City celebrating V-E Day, with people standing and confetti scattered on the street among tall buildings and billboards.

Billboards in Times Square

Camel billboard in Times Square

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New Year celebration in Times Square

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Group of people celebrating the New Year with streamers.

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