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Police say Thanksgiving Eve crowd control worked well; temporary no‑parking aided ride‑hailing
Summary
Nassau County Police/BSO reported to Mayor Ekstrand that large crowds on Thanksgiving Eve were handled well and that the temporary 'No Parking on the East Side of Main Street' measure helped Uber, Lyft and taxi pick‑ups and drop‑offs.
Mayor Ralph Ekstrand relayed a report from Nassau County Police/BSO that Thanksgiving Eve events drew large crowds but were managed successfully. The police reported the temporary restriction, 'No Parking on the East Side of Main Street,' worked well for ride‑hailing services and taxi operations.
The Board noted the positive operational outcome as a useful template for managing large downtown crowds during peak events; no enforcement problems were reported in the transcript.
