Iconic tree lights up as activists gather in New York City

  • Iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center illuminated with 50,000 multicolored lights
  • 12-ton, 80-foot-tall Norway spruce from upstate New York
  • Mayor Eric Adams and a chorus participated in the lighting ceremony
  • Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered near the tree but the event was not disrupted
  • The tree will remain lit until Jan. 13, with 24-hour lighting on Christmas day

The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City was illuminated with 50,000 multicolored lights, marking the start of the holiday season. The 12-ton, 80-foot-tall Norway spruce from upstate New York was adorned with five miles of LED string lights and a 900-pound star covered in 3 million crystals. Mayor Eric Adams and a chorus participated in the lighting ceremony, which was attended by a cheering crowd. Despite the presence of pro-Palestinian protesters nearby, the event proceeded without disruption. The tree will remain lit until Jan. 13, with 24-hour lighting on Christmas day.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides factual information about the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and the potential for protesters to interrupt the event. However, it includes some unnecessary background information and details that are tangential to the main topic.
Noise Level: 2
Noise Justification: The article is about the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and the potential for protesters to interrupt the event. It provides information on the tree, the lighting ceremony, and the presence of protesters. However, the article lacks depth and analysis, and it does not provide any actionable insights or solutions. It is mostly a description of the event without much relevance or intellectual rigor.
Financial Relevance: No
Financial Markets Impacted: No
Presence Of Extreme Event: No
Nature Of Extreme Event: No
Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Rating Justification: The news article is about the lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City and does not pertain to financial topics or describe any extreme events.
Public Companies: News Corp. (NWS)
Private Companies: Macy’s
Key People: Mayor Eric Adams (Mayor), Cher (Performer), Barry Manilow (Performer), Kelly Clarkson (Performer)

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