Security Ramps Up at Rockefeller Center Ahead of Tree Lighting Event

Heightened security was in place around the Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday afternoon, November 29, of its annual Christmas tree lighting event that evening.

Pro-Palestinian protesters were expected at the event but “no specific threats” were anticipated, said NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell. Credit: Veruska Fontevecchia via Storyful

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