The first celebrations held at the former Longacre Square took place in 1904, while the ball was first dropped in 1907 − according to the Times Square website. Start the day sma

The New Year’s Eve weather forecast calls for showers on Tuesday night — but anyone ringing in the new year in Times Square won’t be allowed to bring along an umbrella. Thousands of people will pack into Times Square to watch the ball drop at midnight to witness the iconic moment.

Under a steady rain, an estimated one million revelers packed Times Square in New York on New Year's Eve on Tuesday to watch the iconic Waterford Crystal ball drop. Carrie Underwood performs in Times Square on New Year's Eve on December 31,

Untapped New York witnessed the spectacular test of the 2025 Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop.

About one million people filled Times Square on Tuesday night to watch the world famous ball drop and welcome 2025. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at the cleanup efforts.

The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New

The Times Square ball, which sits atop the number one Times Square building, has dropped to mark New York’s start to the new year. Crowds can be seen celebrating despite the event being the wettest in recent years.