Thousands of people gathered along the Brooklyn waterfront and on the Brooklyn Bridge on New Year's Eve after false claims circulated online that a major fireworks display would take place at midnight. No such event had been planned, and the anticipated spectacle never materialised.
As the new year began without any fireworks, crowds were left confused and disappointed after waiting for hours in freezing conditions. Videos shared online shortly afterwards showed large groups dispersing from the area, with some revellers expressing frustration that their New Year's Eve plans had been shaped by misleading information.
