Times Square Ball Drop - no bathrooms

So I was listening to the radio and they remarking how people going to Times Square wear adult diapers because there are no bathrooms. I thought that is crazy - I thought for sure that they would have porta potties.

But Tips for Times Square NYC says the following as tip #8:

8. New Years Eve Times Square Bathroom tip – make sure you go BEFORE you arrive
The number one question asked by anyone visiting Times Square – where is the bathroom?

Unfortunately, there are no portable restrooms in Times Square, so plan to use the restroom before you arrive or at a local restaurant. Be aware, most restaurants will require you to make a purchase in order to use their restrooms.

If you leave to go use the bathroom during the wait for the ball drop, then you most likely won’t be able to get back to your hard-earned viewing spot. A good viewing area is difficult to find (let alone keep), so if you get a good spot you’re not going to want to give it up.

And since Tip #2 is:

2. The earlier you arrive, the better
It should be rather obvious to anyone who’s ever watched the ball drop on television that the event is absolutely packed – so the earlier you get there, the better the view.

Unfortunately, early really means early for this Times Square celebration. The most dedicated visitors begin lining up in the early hours of the morning on New Year’s Eve. Depending on how close you’d like to be to the barrier, you’ll want to be up bright and early. Once you have a spot, do not leave it! It’ll be gone instantly.

You might even want to arrive the day before, stay at a hotel, and eliminate the stress of getting there the day of.

Note that if you arrive at your preferred viewing area too early in the day, you may be moved by the police when the barricades are put into place.