It's New Year's Eve! How to watch the ball drop at Times Square in New York

NYE celebrations at Times Square have been held for 122 years. Here's how to watch the ball drop headed into 2026.

Adult Diapers! 19 Hour Waits! What It's Really Like Celebrating New Year's Eve in Times Square

TikTok users are revealing the messy reality of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball drop — from freezing crowds to long waits ...

NYPD ramps up security as over 1 million expected in Times Square to ring in 2026

The New York City Police Department is expecting more than one million people to gather in Times Square to celebrate New Year ...

New York City steps up security for New Year’s Eve celebrations

CNN’s John Miller joins The Lead.

New Orleans officials outline security measures for New Year's Eve

"Auld Lang Syne" as we know it today first came together in the late 1700s, and wasn't initially a song for New Year's Eve.

How to watch “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve” while ringing in 2026 at home

For decades, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve has been the premiere way to ring in the new year. Headquartered in Times ...

Helicopters and horses: NYPD pulls out all stops to boost New Year's Eve security

New York City plans to send out “thousands” of police officers to patrol Times Square as the bustling tourist spot prepares ...