Quijano good evening, im Elaine Quijano. As millions in the u. S. Get ready to ring in the new year there have already been massive celebrations around the world. In sydney, australia, a huge fireworks display lit up the harbor. In hong kong a spectacular array of pyrotechnics wowed spectators. And in dubai an amazing light show on the side of the worlds tallest building welcomed the new year. At those event there was intense security. And in the u. S. Law enforcement has been preparing for tonight for weeks. Heres tony dokoupil. B siffing dogs and thousands of officers, the nypd is hoping for a safe start to 2018. John mill certificate the nypds Deputy Commissioner in charge of counterterrorism. The idea is to have enough of a visual deterence so people look at this and say its a hard target. New york security plans for about a million expected revelers includes radiation scanners and bag checks. No backpacks. Reporter plus multiton trucks and concrete barriers to guard against a vehi
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