to ringing in 2024 here in times square. this is america s city we are proud to host this major event to big. each year we handle this enormous undertaking. we do not do this alone. we are in lockstep with the federal, state, local agency partners appeared including the times square alliance to enjoy a safe and enjoyable event for all. molly: the well-prepared surrogate 2020 port new york city is ramping up its police presence with the iconic ball drop it you are looking for the times square courtesy of birth. by this time to market is expected 1 million people, yes when it million people will be packing and therefore the world s biggest new year s eve celebrations but welcome to new our fox news live i am a molly line. i rich. new york city mayor eric adams says there is no credible security threat to the ball drop but thousands of officers will be ready if for instance pro- palestinian groups threaten to storm times square purred early this month at several protesters w