NY Festival of Light crowds overwhelm DUMBO
Too much of a good thing leads to early shutdown
The Belgian-block streets of DUMBO became so jammed with spectators hoping to take in a spectacular light show Saturday night that organizers had to shut it down two-and-a-half hours early.
The NY Festival of Light (NYFOL) had received positive press after its Thursday debut, with glittering photos on social media drawing expanding crowds each successive night.
On Saturday, police shut down DUMBO’s York Street station as thousands tried to surge through its single entrance /exit door. Travelers were directed to the High Street station, which also became packed.
The crowds were already overwhelming by Friday, local residents and workers said.