| Perhaps one of the most famous crossroads | | | | signs and the shopping are the soul of Times Square. |
| worldwide, Times Square in Manhattan, New York is | | | | The place is always kept in order around the clock |
| an iconic world landmark that attracts millions of | | | | by NYPD patrols. |
| people across the world. This outstanding symbol of | | | | The latest additions to Times Square include ABC's |
| New York City was formerly known as the Longacre | | | | Times Square Studios, Toys "R" Us, Hershey's, and |
| Square until the New York Times newspaper moved | | | | M&M's stores. However it is the celebrated |
| to the. Today, it is a cultural center of music halls, | | | | billboard signs of Times Square that have won it so |
| theatres, and upscale hotels. | | | | much attention over the years. Some of these big |
| Over time, people have given it a unique honor - | | | | names include Coca-Cola, TKTS Booth, Budweiser, |
| they consider it the main location to assemble to | | | | One Astor Plaza, Virgin Megastores, Chevrolet clock, |
| await great events and celebrations together. This is | | | | Virgin Megastores, The Hard Rock Cafe New York, |
| perhaps most true when the New Year rings in each | | | | and Planet Hollywood. Other corporations like Ernest |
| year in New York City. During the famous celebration | | | | & Young, Instinet, Corona Beer, Six Flags Inc., |
| of New Years Eve, the Waterford Crystal ball drop | | | | Bertelsmann, Barclays Capital, Conde Nast |
| can be witnessed here every year. This tradition has | | | | Publications, Morgan Stanley, and The New York |
| been in place since 1907. This past year, when over | | | | Times Company have also made a significant mark. |
| two million people gathered here to ring in the New | | | | Notably one of the busiest intersections in the world, |
| Year, they introduced a new, larger energy-efficient | | | | it is home to one of the best collections of |
| LED ball which will remain as a permanent attraction | | | | restaurants like the Ruby Foo's, Cascina Ristorante, |
| at the square to be used year-round on Valentine's | | | | Mars 2112, Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, Zanzibar, |
| and Halloween day. | | | | Trattoria Dopo Teatro, Frankie and Johnie's, Lattanzi |
| Times Square has also been the center for | | | | Restaurant, Langan's Restaurant, Bubba Gump Shrimp |
| celebrations of Presidential results. The square has | | | | Company, Planet Hollywood restaurant and bar, and |
| been associated with many great personalities like | | | | Carmine's. The square is also well-known for the |
| Charlie Chaplin, Irving Berlin, and Fred Astaire. The | | | | major music fests like CMJ Fest, Central Park |
| lights and advertising of the square make it a | | | | Summerstage, McCarren Park Pool Parties, River to |
| magnificent sight at night. It is perhaps the only | | | | River Festival, JVC Jazz Festival, Vision Festival XXI, |
| neighborhood in the world that actually asks the | | | | and Siren Music Festival. In short, Times Square is a |
| building owners to display illuminated signs. The LED | | | | place that has it all! |