The First Ever Times Square Ball Drop Was Held Atop the New York Times Headquarters in 1907, Starting a Cherished Tradition
Time balls date back to the early 19th century, when they signaled the time to passing sailors. Now they’re part of the pomp and circumstance of the new year
5 things to know about the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square
As NYC prepares for the 2025 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, here's a look at how the holiday tradition got started.
Photos show how the Times Square ball has evolved over its 117-year history
The Times Square ball was once a 5-foot creation of iron and wood. Now, it measures 12 feet in diameter and is lit by more than 30,000 LEDs.
A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.
Your guide to NYC's 2025 New Year's Eve ball drop countdown in Times Square
NEW YORK -- New York City is getting ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2025 with the ball drop countdown in Times Square. The New Year's Eve weather forecast calls for heavy rain, and it could be the wettest celebration in recent years. By New Year's Day, skies will clear and temperatures will cool down for the rest of the week.
Why do we drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The Times Square tradition, explained
Watching a huge ball descend down a pole in Times Square has been a beloved New Year's Eve tradition for over a century. Here's how the spectacle started and what's changed over the years.
WATCH LIVE: New Year's Eve 2025 Ball Drop as Heavy Rain Forecast for Times Square
More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Missed the 2025 Times Square ball drop and New Year's Eve celebration? Watch the highlights here
New York prepares for New Year's Eve with over 1 million expected in Times Square
New York is preparing for New Year's Eve and the iconic ball drop in Times Square. More than 1 million people are expected in the area, and police say they "remain concerned" about possible targeting of the event.
NYC preps for packed Times Square New Year’s Eve
The city said it expects to have one million people in Times Square for New Year's Eve tonight. Already, this year seems to be a little more chaotic than usual. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini and Sharon Crowley have the latest from Times Square.
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Plans filed to transform Times Square office building into 942 apartments
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RXR plans $95 million conversion of Times Square office building
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Brokers keen on 5 Times Square office-to-resi conversion
Midtown-based Apollo Global Management, together with RXR and SL Green, filed plans with the Department of Buildings last ...