New Year's Eve organizers test out confetti drop in Times Square
Thousands of pounds of confetti will be released at midnight, containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall.
Thousands of pounds of confetti will be released at midnight, containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall.
The confetti is ready for its big moment in Times Square! CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how Friday's test throws helped finalize preparation for New Year's Eve. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tzznd0
New York City officials are warning people to be on high alert this weekend, with about 1 million revelers set to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Sunday.
New York City officials are warning people to be on high alert this weekend, with about 1 million revelers set to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Sunday.
During the celebration, 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports from Times Square.
Organizers are busy nailing down every last detail for the big night, including all of the confetti that will ring in the new year. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has an update from Times Square.
The department is encouraging people to use public transportation and said it will be increasing patrols in the subway system.
People lined up Thursday to say farewell to everything bad about 2023.
The department is encouraging people to use public transportation and said it will be increasing patrols in the subway system. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
People lined up Thursday to say farewell to everything bad about 2023. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
We hear from a brain science expert about how to make and keep your resolutions in the new year.
The new design ties Times Square to this year's sponsor partner the Fontainebleau, which just opened a new hotel in Las Vegas. The brand is also celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Miami Beach resort. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Chains with Times Square locations — from Applebee's to Olive Garden — want between $450 to $12,500 to watch the ball drop.
Organizers unveiled a new bow tie lighting pattern that will sparkle over Times Square.
Organizers unveiled a new bow tie lighting pattern that will sparkle over Times Square.
The countdown to New Year's Eve is on, and we have some tips from a party professional to share with you.
Police are stepping up security for the event in Times Square, and preparing for possible demonstrations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Mayor Adams says he and the department expect Israel-Hamas war protesters to try to disrupt the celebration.
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The countdown is on. Tuesday morning, the numbers for the 2024 New Year were placed atop 1 Times Square.
Tuesday morning, the numbers for the 2024 New Year were placed atop 1 Times Square.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
New Yorkers and tourists from all over will have a chance to take their picture with the numerals and write their wishes on the confetti that's set to rain down at midnight.
Times Square is getting ready to ring in 2024, with the arrival of the iconic numerals for the New Year's Eve celebration.
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Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Millions of gallons of partially treated sewage could be released into the Hudson River due to a sewer force main break in Westchester County.
Part of the FDR Drive in Manhattan will close to traffic Saturday night.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
Morning showers will be followed by partly sunny skies on Monday.
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
A huge fire destroyed a home, damaged others and caused hundreds of power outages in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday night.
New Jersey police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man with his department-issued firearm after a late-night crash in Camden County.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
One Long Island school district has started installing vape detectors that can pick up on more than just nicotine.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Sources say Gov. Kathy Hochul neglected to tell MTA board members, who were shocked and stunned by the move on congestion pricing.
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There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Teoscar Hernández homered twice and drove in six runs, including a grand slam that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees 11-3 for their second consecutive victory in this marquee matchup.
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