New Year's Eve: Only 4 Miles to midtown Part II

You are here: Home » New Year's Eve: Only 4 Miles to midtown Part II Christopher (left) and Nico inside New York City MTA Red Line 1 Broadway - 7 Avenue Local January 26, 2016 Read Part I Here : Home » New Year's Eve: New York Time Square, Part I Since I decided not to go to Times Square on New Year's Eve, my backup plan was to walk the Brooklyn Bridge. When I Googled "Things to do in New York City on New Year's Eve," I read that fireworks from the surrounding area could be seen, which was amazing! It was interesting that we could walk across the top of that bridge. Grab a beer or some wine. Who knows? While sitting at O'Hara's Restaurant and Pub, my attention was drawn to a shouting man behind me. "Yes, Time Square baby," the well-dressed man said to the three other people at his table. "I just got a room at the Marriott for $500. Now I can say I once saw the ball drop in Time Square." His comment added fuel to my ...