After the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue to usher in 2026 and kick off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming ...

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It's almost 2026, and thousands of people have flocked to Times Square in New York City to watch the annual ball drop to ring in the New Year. Read on to see a livestream from USA TODAY of New Year's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thousands of people in Times Square erupted in celebration as New York City entered the new year on January 1. Video posted by the ...

The New Year’s Eve celebration drew spectators from around the world to New York City, despite cold and blustery weather. By Liam Stack Big crowds braved the cold on Wednesday for one of New York City ...

The second ball drop will honor America's semiquincentennial year. After the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, 2026, revelers ringing in the new year in Times Square got a second treat as red, white ...

New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square. Photo Credit: ABC, José A. Alvarado Jr. New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square. Photo Credit: ABC, José A. Alvarado Jr. On December 31, 2025, New Year’s ...

The annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square will feature more red, white and blue this year. Keeping with tradition, the Constellation Ball will drop from the One Times Square building, ...

Go confetti! Go confetti! Go confetti! Before the final seconds of the year are counted down and the Times Square ball drops to its base, the New York City air will already be filled with 3,000 pounds ...

It's New Year's Eve, and those planning to enjoy the start of the next calendar year from home or at a local restaurant or bar will have several viewing options for the New York City Times Square ball ...

Jonathan Bennett and Jeremy Hassell return to host the NYE 2026 livestream. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor The countdown is officially on, with less than six hours until it’s time to ring in the new ...