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Around 340,000 pedestrians pass through Times Square on a typical day

Times Square, square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, formed by the intersection of Seventh Avenue, 42nd Street, and Broadway.

Times Square is also the centre of the Theatre District, which is bounded roughly by Sixth and Eighth avenues to the east and west, respectively, and by 40th and 53rd streets to the south and north, respectively.

Times Square was once named Longacre Square. It took on its current name in 1904, when The New York Times moved its headquarters to the area.

By law, Times Square’s buildings must have a minimum amount of display lighting. The unique regulation is intended to preserve the area’s reputation for glitz and bustle.