New 2026 Waterford crystals installed on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball
Co-organizers say the crystals celebrate life, liberty, and happiness, and honor our nation's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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Co-organizers say the crystals celebrate life, liberty, and happiness, and honor our nation's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The numbers stand seven feet tall high above 1 Times Square.
As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, revelers can also look forward to new attractions to go along with the brand new Times Square ball.
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.
See how people around the world welcomed 2025.
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.
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.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Hundreds of New York City firefighters spent hours battling a massive fire at a factory in Queens on Friday night
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in a Champions League match for Barcelona on April 8, 2009, which was two days after Adri Mehmeti was born.
The Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 Saturday night and extend New York's losing streak to four.
The Vancouver Whitecaps beat New York City FC 2-0.
Jesper Bratt scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win on Saturday.
The Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling Mets on Saturday.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Former Mayor Ed Koch's trademark saying was "How'm I doin'?" So we asked New Yorkers, how's Mayor Mamdani doin' so far?
New York City's first social influencer mayor has reached 100 days in office. And so far, Mamdani is running the city like he's still on the campaign trail.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Branch Brook Park before the Essex County Cherry Blossom 10K.
Key issues the U.S. and Iran could not agree on reportedly include the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear ambitions.
A 41-year-old man was stabbed to death and a 32-year-old woman was wounded in Queens, according to police. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
