Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA semi-nude model poses for a photo in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman poses with tourists in Times Square wearing body paint to cover herself August 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesStreet performers in costumes take a break in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA New York City police officer on horseback keeps watch in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA street performer works for tips in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman poses for a photo in Times Square August 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA girl pets a police horse in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA street performer works for tips in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Richard Drew, The Associated PressRobert Burck, who performs as the Naked Cowboy, wears a bra as he poses for photos in New York's Times Square, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos in Times Square are breaking the law and undermining efforts to keep the tourist area family friendly. The women pose for photos with tourists in exchange for cash and often wear only body paint and a thong. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesStreet performers in costumes take a break in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: A street performer works for tips in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman poses with tourists in Times Square wearing body paint to cover herself Aug. 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA man takes a picture in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA street performer works for tips in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA street performer works for tips in Times Square on August 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Richard Drew, The Associated PressRobert Burck, who performs as the Naked Cowboy, wears a bra as he plies his trade in New York's Times Square, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos in Times Square are breaking the law and undermining efforts to keep the tourist area family friendly. The women pose for photos with tourists in exchange for cash and often wear only body paint and a thong. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman poses with tourists in Times Square wearing body paint to cover herself Aug. 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA semi-nude model poses for a photo in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Richard Drew, The Associated PressOne of the women who poses topless for photos in New York's Times Square, holds a copy of a newspaper between her knees with a story about woman posing nearly naked, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos in Times Square are breaking the law and undermining efforts to keep the tourist area family friendly. The women pose for photos with tourists in exchange for cash and often wear only body paint and a thong. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman poses with tourists in Times Square wearing body paint to cover herself August 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Richard Drew, The Associated PressRobert Burck, who performs as the Naked Cowboy, wears a bra as he performs his trade in New York's Times Square, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos in Times Square are breaking the law and undermining efforts to keep the tourist area family friendly. The women pose for photos with tourists in exchange for cash and often wear only body paint and a thong. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Don Emmert, AFP/Getty ImagesA young woman has her body painted in preparation for posing for photos with tourists in Times Square August 19, 2015 in New York. Mayor Bill de Blasio said that he sees the desnudas in Times Square as pushy panhandlers whose efforts to separate tourists from their money should be regulated. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA semi-nude model speaks with men about a tip after posing for a photo in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesPeople walk through Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Spencer Platt, Getty ImagesA street performer works for tips in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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A semi-nude model poses for a photo in Times Square on Aug. 19, 2015 in New York City. As the iconic Times Square continues to draw tourists with its entertaining and carnival like atmosphere, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city is preparing to address the issue of topless and painted women who pose for pictures while soliciting tips. In recent years Times Square has seen an influx of performers who dress in a variety of costumes and sometimes become aggressive with the public. The semi-nude women, who call themselves desnudas, Spanish for naked, and pose for photos in exchange for tips, are a new addition to the colourful environment. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says women posing nearly naked for photos in Times Square are breaking the law and undermining efforts to keep the tourist area family friendly.
Cuomo said Wednesday on NY1 that the situation is beginning to remind him of the seedy days of the “bad old Times Square.”























