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Does the NYPD need to set up a special unit to battle...Jonas Brothers fans? People is reporting that the trio has "struck fear into the hearts of New York City's finest" in anticipation of their upcoming appearance in Times Square on New Year's Eve. While the men in blue have "heroically handled terrorist attacks, blackouts and riots without a whimper"--a tween mob scene is nothing scoff at, folks. While they plan to beef up security, the mag also notes that Mother Nature may help them out with some freezing temperatures and a wintry mix--but those fans are hardcore, and we're betting a little frostbite won't stand between them and their Jonas's.
Kevin, Joe and Nick aside, the NYPD told Newsday that its New Year's Eve policing will include its "counterterrorism overlay"--spokesman Paul Browne said, "There will be countersnipers, we'll be checking for radiologic weapons and there are also biological sensors that will be deployed." Besides the many police officers on the ground, there will be bomb-sniffing dogs and police snipers on rooftops.
Newsday warns, "Revelers will have to pass through a number of checkpoints, and will be turned away if they have backpacks or large bags. Those there for the festivities can leave their spot behind police lines at any time, but will have to re-enter through a checkpoint if they return, and would likely wind up blocks away from their original spot."
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No amount of counterterrorism preparation can prepare NYC for the Jonas Brothers. A full scale military operation to extricate this menace from our shores is what's needed. I hear Robert Gates has already briefed the president on the options available. Don't be surprised if Black Hawk helicopters buzz your building through the holiday.
I really can't imagine any experience worse than being in a Times Square filled with the JBs and their maniacal teenybopper fans! Since when did New Years eve in TS turn into a festival for school girls?!?!?!
I went to TS for New Years twice when I was in college. It was fun, but I've always known that I'd never do it again. Now I know for sure that people my age (34) are too over the hill for this event.
Nooooo!
amateur night!
wtf is a "radiologic weapon"? will it turn the jonas brothers into little piles of ashes? - because little piles of ashes don't cause much fuss for anybody.
Can we STOP catering our city to the Midwesterners? PLEASE?
It's very annoying that either these guys or Miley Cyrus (often both) at EVERY NY event these days?
Thanksgiving Day Parade: Check (Miley)
Rock Center Tree Lighting: Check (Jonas Bros + Miley)
New Years Eve: Check (Jonas Bros)
NYPD should tell ABC "Remember Mumbai? We sorta need to use all our men to keep that from happening, so no Jonas Brothers, plz. Kthxbye."
@longacre: Miley and the Jo Bros were at last year's Times Square New Year's Eve too!
http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/01/01/miley-cyrus-new-years-eve/
I believe "Jonas's" is possessive, not plural.
Who dresses these guys?
Jonas brothers will break up pretty soon anyway. They will probably want to have "solo" careers.
Being in Times Square during New Year's Eve is like being in jail. The funny part is people wait there for hours on end and about 12:05-12:20am the place empties out like there is no tomorrow.
Don't these groupies know the routine by now?
On your knees sweetie. Officer Bob will get you past the checkpoints.
btw, I heard 'Fingerbang' was the opening act.
It will be an especially Happy New Year for the sex offenders, registered or otherwise. Fresh fish!