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[WATCH] Why Times Square is Such a Big Deal | How it Became Manhattan

2025-03-03T12:00:00-05:00

Times Square is essentially just an intersection of a couple streets but this is more than just a huge traffic jam, it's essentially the crossroads of the world

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[WATCH] How Did Times Square Became A Giant Tourist Trap?

2025-01-25T12:00:00-05:00

With its brightly lit billboards, costumed characters, and Broadway theater New York's Times Square is known as the crossroads of the world. In non-pandemic years, the square hosted 50 million tourists. But just 40 years ago Times Square was a very different place. It's streets were crime-ridden and featured adult theaters as the main source of entertainment. Cheddar explains how Times Square went from this to one of the top tourist attractions in the world.

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[WATCH] The Secret Empty Tower in the Middle of New York

2024-08-08T12:00:00-04:00

In this short video from our friends at The B1M, learn all about the history and planned future of the iconic One Times Square building in Midtown.

New York is transforming one of its most iconic but rarely-seen towers.

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[VIDEO] A 1930 Stroll Down Broadway Through Times Square

2024-05-14T12:00:00-04:00

In this vintage film from YouTube Channel Historic Films Stock Footage Archive, take a peek at 1930s Times Square. The dating comes from a movie seen on a theater marquee.

The movie playing at the Capitol Theater is "Dance, Fools, Dance" which is a 1930 Joan Crawford film, which was a big hit.

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[VIDEO] World's Largest Hot Dog Sculpture Captured by EarthCam

2024-05-04T12:00:00-04:00

At 65 feet long, "Hot Dog in the City" tops the record for World’s Largest Hot Dog Sculpture. EarthCam captured the installation which features hydraulics, animatronics, and daily bursts of confetti. Located in the heart of Times Square, it will also be an anchor for serious talks, playful performances, and political debate.

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[VIDEO] Who Releases 3,000 Pounds of Confetti on Times Square By Hand Every Year?

2023-12-27T12:00:00-05:00

30 years ago Treb Heining created the hand thrown confetti effect that has become synonymous with The New Years Eve Ball drop. On his 30th year leading this effect, he faced unprecedented challenges.

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[VIDEO] Discover New York City: Top 10 Must-See Attractions and Landmarks

2023-11-10T12:00:00-05:00

Are you planning a trip to New York City or just looking for some new things to do? Look no further! Our video takes you on a tour of the top 10 must-see places in the city that never sleeps. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these attractions will give you a taste of everything the city has to offer.

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[WATCH] A Day in New York 1940s in Color: 60fps, Remastered, with Sound Design Added

2023-10-03T12:00:00-04:00

I colorized , restored and applied face restoration and created a sound design for this video of New York 1940s, Shows how millions of people live a crowded, hurried life in New York. Gives an overview of the various industrial and cultural activities". Shows the automaton, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, the Garment District, Times Square and Broadway.

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[WATCH] Discover New York City: Top 10 Must-See Attractions and Landmarks

2023-07-05T12:00:00-04:00

Are you planning a trip to New York City or just looking for some new things to do? Look no further! Our video takes you on a tour of the top 10 must-see places in the city that never sleeps. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these attractions will give you a taste of everything the city has to offer.

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[VIDEO] Is Times Square's Food Really That Bad?

2023-02-03T12:00:00-05:00

What if we just ate at Times Square, NYC area restaurants for a day? Joined by @ActionKid

Times Square, NYC Guide Chapter List:
00:00-Intro
00:08-Margon Restaurant
02:42- Jollibee
06:28- Los Tacos No.1
08:31- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

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