Nowadays, the ball drop is a countdown, ending at the stroke of midnight. But it used to work more like a starter’s pistol. By James Barron Good morning. Today we’ll find out why the ball in ...

Though the ball drop tradition at Times Square began in 1907, New Year’s Eve celebrations at the iconic venue were first held in 1904. Seven versions of the ball have been designed over the years.

The Times Square Ball drop will air live tonight ABC beginning at 8, and will stream on New Year's Day on Hulu. Tonight will be the 118th time the ball has dropped on New Year’s Day.

Final touches on Times Square New Year's Eve ball before 2025 01:57. NEW YORK-- The ball that will drop in Times Square to usher in 2025 has been unveiled days before its final run.

The 2020 Times Square New Year's Eve ball is 11,875 pounds. The 11,875 pound ball is covered with 2,688 Waterford crystal triangles of varying sizes and lengths, ...

The Times Square ball is 12 feet in diameter and weighs nearly 12,000 pounds. It is comprised of 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles bolted to 672 LED modules, according to the official Times Square ...

Times Square ball drop LIVE ***NOTE: FOX 5 NY will have a LIVE look at Times Square on our YouTube page for the ball drop. Watch fireworks LIVE from around the world from LiveNOW on FOX LOCAL.

The Waterford crystal ball that will drop in New York's Times Square to usher in 2013 is previewed on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The ball will be seen by millions again this New Year's Eve.

NEW YORK -- The ball that will drop in Times Square to usher in 2025 has been unveiled days before its final run. Organizers of the iconic New Year's Eve party in New York City screwed the last ...

The Times Square Ball drop will air live tonight ABC beginning at 8, and will stream on New Year's Day on Hulu. Tonight will be the 118th time the ball has dropped on New Year’s Day.