Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a ...
The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when ...
New York City's Times Square, one of the world's most popular spots to ring in the new year, is ready for the celebrations. Rapper Pitbull unveiled the New Year’s Eve Ball for 2025 on Friday and ...
Thunderstorms didn’t dampen the spirits in Times Square on New Year’s Eve as thousands of revelers rang in 2025 with a bang.
It was used until 1980, as seen in the photo above, behind Russ Brown, then-superintendent of One Times Square. From 1981 to 1988, the aluminum ball was transformed into an apple. Then-Mayor of ...
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Although rain is forecast tonight for Times Square, where New York City’s globally celebrated New Year’s Eve ball drop annually takes place, the program should be terrific, and history also ...
Organizers of the iconic New Year's Eve party in New York City screwed the last crystals onto the ball Friday atop One Times Square. The ball is covered with 2,688 Waterford crystal triangles of ...
The New York City Police Department says it will deploy a "tremendous" amount of security around Times Square for New Year's Eve.