TIMES SQUARE by Patrizia

WHY IS TIMES SQUARE CALLED TIMES SQUARE?

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 18:03:29 UTC

Longacre Square became Times Square once the New York Times built its headquarters there, moving from 41 Park Row in downtown Manhattan to their Gothic skyscraper.

What to See and Do in Times Square

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 18:10:21 UTC

Because the interior of the building is too narrow to attract many tenants, today it serves mostly as the site for the massive electronic billboards that are iconic of Times Square. Named for The New York Times, whose 1 Times Square address served as the newspaper's headquarters from 1904 to 1913, the area is now an entertainment district and business hub, serviced by one of the busiest subway stations in the world. During the latter half of the 20th century the neighborhood turned seedy, but over the past two decades it has become a safe, family-friendly destination that no visitor will want to miss. It's the place to catch the famous New Year's Eve ball drop, the glittery shows on Broadway and an array of other attractions for example Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum,Empire State Building,Central Park & Central Park Zoo,5th Avenue or Madison Square Garden.

V-J DAY IN TIMES SQUARE

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 18:13:46 UTC

V- J Day in Times Square is a photograph by Alfred Eisenstaedt that portrays an American sailor kissing a woman in a white dress on Victory over Japan day (V-J Day) in Times Square in New York City, on August 14, 1945.v

MADAME TUSSAUDS NEW YORK

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 18:23:36 UTC

is a wax museum located in the heart of Times Square in New York City. The Madame Tussauds New York location opened its doors in 2000 and with 5 floors of attraction space and over 200 figures; it has quickly become a popular destination in New York City.

TIMES SQUARE STUDIOS

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 19:06:07 UTC

Times Square Studios (TSS) is an American television studio owned by The Walt Disney Company, located on the SE corner of West 44th Street and Broadway in the Times Square area of the borough of Manhattan The studio is best known as the production home of ABC NEW'S Good Morning America (GMA), a morning news and talk program, segments for other ABC News programs, and various programs on ESPN.

M&M'S WORLD

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 19:12:59 UTC

Opened in 2006 and positioned in the heart of Times Square, M&M’S® World features 25,000 square feet on three levels that are packed with a huge range of exclusive M&M’S® chocolates and merchandise, including clothing, kitchenware, bedding, jewelry, and glassware, as well as seasonal items and specially-designed New York-themed M&M’S branded products.

VALENTINE'S DAY

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 19:18:47 UTC

There's no better place to say "I love you" than Times Square. This Valentine’s Day, thousands of locals and visitors declared their love at the Crossroads of the World. On the most romantic day of the year, couples popped the question on a big screen, tied the knot in the heart of the city, and said "I do" all over again in a vow renewal ceremony on Duffy Square's red steps.

Thanksgiving Day Parade

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 19:22:09 UTC

Delighting children and adults since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade acts as the official start to the holiday season in New York City and across the United States. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade combines a huge collection of performers, participants, and of course, the famous big balloons that are the signature of this event in NYC. The Macys Thanksgiving Parade features more than 1,500 dancers and cheerleaders, close to 1,000 clowns, almost 30 parade floats, a dozen marching bands, and nearly 8,000 participants in all. This amazing NYC spectacle is one of the most popular events in New York City and easily the most famous parade in the country.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

adani_patrizia23 — 2015-12-03 19:24:55 UTC

Every year as the clock nears midnight on December 31, the eyes of the world turn once more to the dazzling lights and bustling energy of Times Square. As the famous New Year's Eve Ball descends atop One Times Square, an estimated one million people in Times Square, millions nationwide and over a billion watching throughout the world are united in bidding a collective farewell to the departing year, and expressing joy and hope for the year ahead.