Times Square goes traffic-free

May 26. – Pedestrians in Times Square can lounge in chairs by the neon signs as parts of the area are closed to traffic.

Karina Huber, Reuters.

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  1. New York _______ Times Square has just _______ a little _______ chaotic.
  2. The _______ Manhattan area is taking a _______ from European _______ and _______ back a _______ of _______ for pedestrians.
  3. Where taxis normally _______ for rides, tourists and _______ have _______ out _______ deck-chairs, _______ in the _______ of _______ neon lights.
  4. The Times Square pedestrian _______ is _______ the latest in a _______ of city plans _______ includes _______ bike _______ and other car free _______.
  5. _______ of having two main _______ for _______ to ________ through in Times Square, there _______ now _______ be one.
  6. "So, I think _______ not the _______ idea for _______ traffic, but if _______ want to _______ the beauty _______ the city, _______ is _______ good idea."