Even without a specific threat, officials concerned about safety at Times Square ball drop

Though there is no specific threat, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies “remain concerned” that New Year's celebrations in Times Square on Tuesday could be targeted by people seeking to carry out large protests or acts of violence, according to a copy of an interagency threat assessment.

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