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VMZAQ TIL that the Times Square, one of the world's most visited tourist attractions, is formerly named as Longacre Square dating back to the 1870s, when the uptown carriage hub was named after Long Acre Square in London
VMml4 TIL there is a zoning ordinance for Times Square mandating that businesses must maintain lights that keep the Times Square landmark identity intact, meaning even when businesses are closed, their lights will stay on.