The writing is on the wall in Times Square.
People from all over the world are stopping at the Wishing Wall to jot down on colorful pieces of tissue paper
These same pieces of paper will be among the 3,000 pounds of confetti that will fall from the sky after the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
The wall, located on Broadway between 45th and 46th Streets, has collected 130,000 wishes so far from residents of 140 countr⭕ies (including those submitted online to and ).
They range from the practical — a “green card” — to the fantastical — “$1 million.”
Many wishers yearn for new romance. “To find true love in 2024,” “Get a boyfriend” and “I wish my sister luck in getting a husband.”
Some people got political with wishes for a “New mayor’ and to “Free Palestine.”
Others are looking to grow their careers — “Leave Chick-fil-A for corporate” — or become professionals — “Get RN license.”
Jacqueline Urizar is seeking “new health.”
“I just beat thyroid cancer this year,” she said.
Urizar, 28, of the Bronx, a sales rep for a produc🍰e c♋ompany, was diagnosed in October 2022 and had her thyroid removed.
“For now, everything’s good. I’m cancer free,” she told The Post, adding that she will watch the ball — and her wish — drop on TV.
Twenty-eight-year-old Ana Cecy Malacara of Mexico, who was with her husband and two-year-old daughter, wished for “a new baby.”
“Boy or girl, I don’t care. It’s my dream to have a big family,” she said, smiling.
Although he can’t drive yet, 12-year-old Peyton Long of North Carolina wished for “1 million Bugattis.” His simple reason for wanting a copious amount of the luxury sports car: “I like Bugattis.”
Daniela Saengar, 32, was visiting from Mexico wit♏h her husband and friends, and honored her pals with hers, written in Spanish.
“Friendship forever, because we came here with my friends, health and love,” she said.
Isabell𒁏a Lucic from Winter Springs, Florida, also focused on her friendships.
“I said, ‘To maintain strong and healthy relationships with others.’ Last year I had lost a lot of friendships, so this year, I want to keep my current friendships and keep them strong,” Isabella, 15, explained.
Isabella’s brother, Alexander, 13, is hoping to “to be a good person and be nicer and be respectful.”
“I put that because I’m not that nice. I’m an OK person,” he said.
Carlos Torres, 23, a Spaniard on his first visit to the Big Apple with his girlfriend, revealed a lofty wish: “To buy my first home.”
Others just want an affordable place to rent.
“I just really wish that I’ll be able to in this coming year get an apartment that’s not crazy overpriced,” said Cassie Cooley, 24, who just graduated from Westfield State University and lives with her mom in Massachusetts.
Orlando, Fla. resident Summer McDonald, 33, works for Walt Disney World’s reservation center and is hoping for a promotion so she can “make a real difference for cast members’ lives.”
Tom Harris, president of the Times Square Alliance, which has run the holiday tradit𒀰ion since 2007, recalled a memorable wish.
“Someone said their biggest wish is for more cheese and to no longer be lactose intolerant.”
