"Every year, Brooklynites look forward to ringing in the New Year with their neighbors in Prospect Park, and this year is no exception!" said NYC Parks commissioner Sue Donoghue, in a statement. "We're grateful to the Prospect Park Alliance for reimagining this tradition with a unique and inventive light show, and to Borough President Antonio Reynoso for his sponsorship and support. Come on down and celebrate the beginning of 2025 with a tribute to Brooklyn's vibrancy and creativity, right in Brooklyn's backyard!"
But New York City has been under a drought warning since November, and Prospect Park - like most of the city - has been unusually dry and fire-prone. Last month, a brush fire burned through two acres of the park, and officials believe it will take years before the area has fully recovered.
Prospect Park has welcomed the new year with midnight fireworks for 44 years. But many organizations, including the Prospect Park Alliance, had already canceled their usual fireworks shows - and the Alliance is sticking with their decision.
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