Times Square unveils new ball for New Year's Eve celebration
The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is getting a makeover as organizers unveil a new crystal ball Monday in New York City.
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The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is getting a makeover as organizers unveil a new crystal ball Monday in New York City.
Organizers unveiled a new crystal ball Monday -- only the ninth iteration since the holiday tradition began in 1907.
The new ball will be covered in 5,280 Waterford crystals, nearly twice as many as the previous one.
Authorities say 10 people were killed when a pickup truck intentionally crashed into a crowd on Bourbon Street during the New Year's Eve celebrations in New Orleans. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the latest details from the newsroom.
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night.
Rihanna posted a video on social media showing her count down to 2025 watching our very own stream.
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.
Many of New York City's annual fireworks displays were canceled for New Year's Eve due to inclement weather Tuesday.
NYC is getting ready to ring in New Year's Eve 2025 with the ball drop countdown in Times Square.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
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Tuesday's damp weather didn't dampen any spirits in Times Square for New Year's Eve. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn spoke to revelers.
The estimated 1 million people in Times Square didn't let the weather rain on their parade Tuesday night as they got ready to ring in 2025. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal, Vanessa Murdock and Lonnie Quinn report.
New Year's Eve 2025 could be the wettest NYC has seen in a while, as rain is expected for the ball drop in Times Square.
Massive crowds braved the rain in Times Square on Tuesday to celebrate New Year's Eve. Wendy Gillette reports for CBS News New York.
New Year's Eve festivities have started in Times Square ahead of the ball drop, but the weather is having an impact on celebrations. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and meteorologist Vanessa Murdock report.
As we get ready to ring in 2025, we're also tracking rain that might dampen the celebrations in Times Square. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and meteorologist Vanessa Murdock report.
Rain won't stop revelers from gathering for the biggest New Year's Eve celebration Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports from Times Square with more on what people can expect.
At midnight on New Year's Eve, revelers across the globe will sing "Auld Lang Syne," but not everyone knows the lyrics to the New Year's song or its origin.
We're counting down to 2025 and the big New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, where CBS News New York's Christina Fan found people already lining up to get the perfect spot.
If you want good luck in the new year, superstition says to skip the cleaning and laundry.
The NYPD expects one million people to ring in 2025 at the ball drop in Times Square, and police say they are prepared to keep the crowd safe. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
The New York City Police Department says it will deploy a "tremendous" amount of security around Times Square for New Year's Eve.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on what you will see -- and won't see -- on Tuesday night.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The Intrepid Museum's ceremony marking 84 years since the Pearl Harbor attack includes a wreath-laying in the Hudson River.
The construction of a bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria, Queens, has had local businesses and cyclists at odds for months.
A 68-year-old father of five was struck by moped driver and killed in Queens on Friday, leaving his family heartbroken right before the holidays.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump presented medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
New York beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.
The Boston Bruins beat New Jersey 4-1 on Saturday night, sending the Devils to their season-high fifth straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday.
The Colorado Avalanche topped Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers 3-2 on Saturday.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The robotics team at Cedar Grove High School just advanced after winning an event in Cleveland.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is an iconic New York City holiday sight that has stood the test of time.
The Intrepid Museum in NYC will commemorate the day with remarks and a wreath-laying ceremony in the Hudson River.
The 2025 honorees include Michael Crawford, Sylvester Stallone, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and KISS. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
A series of home burglaries has New Jersey homeowners on high alert. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
