For the first time in history, Times Square’s iconic ball will drop twice in the same year, according to NJ.com, as New York City ushers in the new year while celebrating the 250th anniversary of ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — On December 31, 1904, New York City’s Times Square hosted its first ever New Year’s Eve celebration. Along with ringing in the new year, the 1904 celebration marked the official ...

Times Square will host two ball drops for the first time, with a second celebration just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The additional ball drop honors the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary and is ...

Corrections and clarifications: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of times the crystal ball will drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. The ball will be relit as the ...

A new attraction at One Times Square allows visitors to see the famous New Year's Eve ball up close year-round. The first ball drop in 1907 was a publicity stunt for the newspaper after fireworks were ...