New Ferris wheel debuts in Times Square, draws ire on social media
A new Ferris wheel opening today in Times Square offers great views and vaccine incentives, but not all New Yorkers are willing to take a ride.
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Aug 25, 2021, 1:44 PM
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6h agoA new Ferris wheel opening today in Times Square offers great views and vaccine
incentives, but not all New Yorkers are willing to take a ride.
Anyone who
received or receives their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination
between Aug. 1 and Sept. 12 will be eligible to receive 1 of 100 free rides on
the Ferris wheel daily as long as you have proof of vaccination.
If you
don't win a free ride, tickets can be purchased with prices ranging from $15 to
$35.
But when
Mayor Bill de Blasio invited New Yorkers to "Take a ride at the Crossroads
of the World" on Twitter, not everyone shared his enthusiasm.
Some
Twitter users simply poked fun at the mayor.
But others
took the opportunity to criticize the mayor for what they see as an unnecessary
attraction.
What do you
think about the Ferris wheel? A great addition or a waste for the city? Let us
know in our Twitter poll.
