NEW YORK (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) – Nearly one million people gathered in Times Square on New Year’s Eve to watch the ball drop and celebrate the beginning of 2024, the Times Square Alliance estimates.
Revelers attend New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Revelers wait for the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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The ball began its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31, and at the stroke of midnight, it illuminated the 2024 numerals while confetti dropped on revelers, fulfilling a bucket-list wish for many participants.
Revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Matt Lutz and Olivia Shain, from Owensville, Indiana, get engaged at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Revelers celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2024.
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A man lays in confetti following New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Performances entertained the attendees, with Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest hosting artists like LL Cool J, Jelly Roll and Sabrina Carpenter at One Times Square.
Ryan Seacrest talks on camera during New Year's Eve in Times Square on Jan. 1, 2024.
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LL Cool J performs during New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Sabrina Carpenter performs during New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Jelly Roll and Jessie Murph perform during New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Mayor Eric Adams was among those who appeared on the Times Square Alliance’s live webcast of the festivities at the Crossroads of the World, and he spoke to co-host Jeremy Hassell about the highs of 2023, and looking forward to 2024.
Tracey Collins, Eric Adams, and members of Gotham FC wait for the ball to drop during New Year's Eve in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2023.
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“With all the challenges, New York City is so resilient, the people are amazing. This is what we promised, this is what we committed,” Adams said. “Never count New York City out. 2024 is our year. And these amazing people behind us and here celebrating right here in the middle of Times Square.”
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