Episode 015:
2020 – The Year in Review Part III
with Gretchen Dykstra
Nothing represents New Year’s Eve like the ball drop in Times Square. With its landmark theaters and vibrant super signs, this week we’re talking about the vision and ambition it took to make Times Square the unique attraction it is today. As we explore the roots of this movement and the grit it took to get there, we look towards the future and consider the innovation that lies ahead. Hear the story behind saving the iconic New Year’s Eve ball drop at Times Square as we usher in 2021.
This week’s episode features Gretchen Dykstra, an accomplished leader who ran the highly visible and successful Times Square Business Improvement District and later served as Commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs where she regulated small businesses and protected consumers.
