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Tens of thousands gather in New York's Times Square to welcome in 2025
Thousands of revelers cheered in the New Year with the annual Times Square ball drop in New York City. My wife and I saved up $73,000 in 529 college savings plans for our kids — then their grandma generously paid for everything. Can we still use the 529 plans without penalty?
New York gets pumped up in Time Square as the world begins welcoming 2025
Revelers from far and wide gathered in Times Square Tuesday to celebrate the iconic New Year's Eve ball drop marking the end of 2024. (AP video by Ted Shaffrey)
New York prepares for New Year's Eve with over 1 million expected in Times Square
New York is preparing for New Year's Eve and the iconic ball drop in Times Square. More than 1 million people are expected in the area, and police say they "remain concerned" about possible targeting of the event.
Missed the 2025 Times Square ball drop and New Year's Eve celebration? Watch the highlights here
An estimated 1 million people packed Times Square to watch the New Year's Eve 2025 ball drop Tuesday night. A Times Square Alliance live feed went live at 6 p.m. from the Crossroads of the World, and it will stay up as the clock strikes midnight.
$850 for a table at Applebee’s? Welcome to Times Square on New Year’s Eve
A number of usually affordable Manhattan restaurants are promising revelers a more comfortable New Year's Eve experience -- for a price.
Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — The crystal-covered ball that descends down a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year was taken for a test run Monday, as New York City officials laid out their plans for the iconic New Year’s Eve event.
A brief history of the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop
The ritual of watching a dazzling ball descend from a pole in Times Square has taken place since the early 20th century, when electricity use was so new it seemed like magic.
New Year's Eve in Times Square: Rain-soaked revelry welcomes 2025
Under a steady rain, an estimated one million revelers packed Times Square in New York on New Year's Eve on Tuesday to watch the iconic Waterford Crystal ball drop. Carrie Underwood performs in Times Square on New Year's Eve on December 31,
US: New York’s Times Square Welcomes 2025 With Confetti And Ball Drop 4
People crowded New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve to witness the iconic ball drop. This year, they were in for a treat, as more than 3,000 pounds of confetti were released to welcome 2025. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “Spectee”.
US: New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square
New York, United States - December 31, 2024 The Jonas Brothers perform during New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square in New York, New York on Dec. 31, 2024.
WATCH LIVE: New Year's Eve 2025 Ball Drop as Heavy Rain Forecast for Times Square
More than a billion people are set to tune in to watch the Times Square ball drop tonight. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
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Sweeping security presence as New York, other cities, ring in new year
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Strangers in the night: Celebrating 2025 in New York city
Tens of thousands of partygoers from around the world braved freezing temperatures and driving rain overnight Tuesday to ring ...