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Times Square Business Owners Worry Surge In Gun Violence May Impact Tourism

Last month, the NYPD unveiled a new unit that will patrol the Crossroads of the World to help as the city moves to fully reopen.

May 10, 2021

Some business owners in Times Square worry the surge in gun violence could make it more difficult to attract visitors.

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The Times Square area accounts for 15% of the city’s economy.

Last month, the NYPD unveiled a new unit that will patrol the Crossroads of the World to help as the city moves to fully reopen.

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