They’ve become synonymous with Times Square – famous faces soliciting tips from tourists by posing for photos. However, things have been “hotting” up at one of the most famous landmarks in the Big Apple with the arrival of topless women plying the photo op trade.
Tempers have flared over the aggressive tactics used by the performers in the past and now New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says enough is enough.
“I said very clearly I don't like it. I don't think it helps the environment there and that we're going do something about. You now know there's a task force that has been created. This will move very quickly. I expect a report back with a lot of very tangible actions no later than October 1st, hopefully sooner.”