Would you ever go to Times Square to bring in the New Year?

I'm a born and raised New Yorker, and have been to Time Square numerous times on New Years eve, though not in quite a few years. My family is stationed overseas, and what I have learned is that bad things happen no matter where you go. So, do we walk through life being paranoid, or do we just live life being a bit more aware of our surroundings? I choose the latter. You ever go to six flags (Great adventure) on a hot and crowded summer day, have you ever been to Disney World during the peak of tourist season, do you go to sporting events and concerts? These are all big crowd draw ins and potential attractions for someone who wants to do something 'bad'. Better chance for these smaller venues and events to have less monitoring and more security holes, then like Times Square on New Year's Eve. Sure, there are less people attending these events compared to New Year's Eve in Times Square, but I'd be more leary about a smaller event having more chances of something potentially bad happening, because those who would want to do something 'bad' would realize that a big event like New Year's Eve in Times Square would have had lots of security and would be highly monitored. Be cautious--not paranoid.

Hi Lloyd.. I dont think Id go to Times Square for that. Imagine how many people will be there, Most Drunk and disorderly! I couldnt handle that.. Luckily we celebrated our New Years lastnight and it was awesome!! It will never be as big as what other countries get but it was just perfect for us.

New years eve i had to work.I watched the ball drop on tv.I dont know maybe one day i would like to go there in person to see but for right now,nah i dont think so.

No and I wouldn't. My brother got stuck there once. He drove up with his girl friend to attend a party in Manhattan. They had a fight and he stormed out and left her at the party. Then he went to Times Square and got his wallet picked. He went pack to the party and made up.(LOL)

I prefer to stay home, watch it on tv, nice and warm, have some munchies and stay safe.

Nope, I don't think I would ever want to go to Times Square for New Years. It's far too crowded, and I'm not that big on crowds. It also dosen't seem very safe. I'd rather be home with friends, inside, and warm. It's always FREEZING outside on New years!

I live in Cleveland Ohio and I'm sure this would be fun, as would events like Mardi Gras and the Super Bowl. Hopefully someday I will do these things...maybe after I make my first million..

I wouldn't dot it but my brother did on one memorable New Years eve. Actually, he went to NYC for a party with his finacee and she drove. At the party, they got into an argument and he stormed out and went to Times Square. After the ball dropped, he realized that he no longer had a wallet. His pocket had been picked. So, feeling like a real rube, he went back to the party, made up with the finacee and got a ride home.

I love New York City and have been fortunate to go there a few times both for leisure and business. It's a fun place and I don't feel insecure there at all. In fact, the last time I was in Manhattan, I was on business, staying at a hotel alone. I went walking for exercise each morning and also walked to and from the building for my meetings with no concern at all. HOWEVER... New Year's Eve is a completely different scenario. I think it would be a LOT of fun but, like you lloyd, it would just be too many people. I like watching the ball drop from the comfort of my own living room :) Not to mention that it's impossible to find an affordable hotel room anywhere even remotely close. I've heard the rates go through the roof!

I would like to be there, but it is a dream that may never happen. I always wanted to welcome the New York at Times Square, but I want to be at front. I do not care much for crowds, but for being in Times Square for New Years, I will make an exception. I would not think of anything bad happening. That ball has not crushed anyone has it?

This is easy for me. I would never want to go to Times Square for New Years. First of all, I hate crowds. I am short so a lot of people's elbows can be at eye level or worse for me. I also get nervous when I can't see where I'm going. Also, I think the cold would bother me. I'd rather be home, or maybe in an apartment that let's me look down into the festivities. When it comes to big celebrations, I can be a real homebody.

Being tired of politics right now I browsed through your old discussions and thought I revive this one;) I don't like major crowds. There is usually something bad that could happen. I'm short, I always feel squashed anyway. I can only imagine how I would feel on Times Square when those people stand shoulder to shoulder. I would only go, if it would be with a bigger group of friends. My friends know about my dilemma and always see to it that I'm in the middle of them so I have some breathing room;)

I remember hearing once that the New Year's Eve in Times Square is the number one market for adult diapers in the country. So I think that it is almost certain something bad will happen!! I'm not concerned about terrorism or anything like that, if that's what you're asking. But I can get really panicky in crowds, loud drunken crowds are even worse. So no, I wouldn't go. From everyone I know that used to go to Times Square to ring in the New Year, it's not worth the time!