The ball drop is a tradition that has stood the test of time. The first one dates back to 1907 after the New York Times sought a way to bring in the new year without using fireworks. Young ...

After years of marking the New Year’s Eve countdown, the iconic Times Square ball has made its final descent, signaling both the start of 2025 and the end of an era. The glittering sphere, which has ...

After 17 years of ringing in the new year, the New Year’s Eve ball in Times Square is hanging up its crystal hat. The ball, which has been in use since 2008, was officially retired on Wednesday ...

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- The iconic Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is officially retiring. The ball will drop one last time on Wednesday, January 15 at 3 p.m. at One Times Square.

The new year marks a new look for the world's most famous New Year's Eve ball. The timeless Times Square treasure made its final descent Wednesday, coming down from its perch on a pole atop 1 ...

The iconic Times Square crystal ball, a centerpiece of New York City’s New Year’s Eve festivities, has successfully completed its final test ahead of the big night.

Almost always, Times Square is more useful than interesting. But late at night, for a few brief moments, things change and it’s a sight to be seen. I find Times Square to be a useful place ...

After 17 years, the ball that dropped at the beginning of 2025 is being retired. It will join several other balls from the past in a Times Square exhibit. By James Barron Good morning. It’s ...

The very crowds, noise and garish lights that draw tourists to Times Square are often anathema to New Yorkers themselves. But, with fresh development incentives — including for office-to-residential ...

Times Square's biggest tourist draw is the annual New Year's Eve ball drop. Revelers crowd the area to see New York's famous Waterford crystal ball descend 77 feet from a pole on the One Times ...

NEW YORK – Thousands gathered in New York City’s Times Square on Sunday night to “Stand Up” with the New Year’s Eve crystal ball and set a world record against poverty and hunger. “We stand here ...