things will kind of change when you watch it on your screen tonight if you aren t here. new year s eve 2022 will be a scaled-back celebration at the symbolic center of the big apple as new york city deals with yet another spike in covid cases setting a new reported record yesterday of nearly 44,000 confirmed cases. the rules are strict for revelers. only 15,000 will be allowed to attend this year. attendees must show proof of full vaccination, valid photo i.d. and wear a mask to get into the area. years past we ve seen approximately 58,000 people crowded into viewing areas. last year crowds were banned all together with covid. as covid concerns are front and center the nypd keeping a watchful eye on security, of course, saying there are currently no credible threats but security efforts will be high. including plain clothes observation teams, bomb squad response teams, radiation