NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands of people have gathered in Times Square for the dropping of the New Year's Eve ball at midnight to ring in 2026! Some camera shots during the live stream from Countdown ...

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2025 and say hello to 2026. All eyes will be on Times Square in the heart of New York City ...

The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. Celebrations will begin at 6 p.m. Eastern time on Dec. 31, with the ball drop occurring at 11:59 p.m.

FILE - The 7-foot tall "2026" numerals are displayed at an illumination ceremony in Times Square, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray, File ...

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 ...