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Why Times Square is symbolic of New York

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NARRATOR: New York's symbolism lives in more than its buildings. When one thinks of New York, Times Square is often the first image that comes to mind. The cacophony of colors, lights, sounds, and people rises to a fever pitch each New Year's Eve as the city celebrates the midnight countdown here.
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