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Watch live from New York City as the crystal-covered ball that descends a pole in Times Square to ring in the new year is put to test on ahead of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve ball gets test drop ahead of the holidayDec. 30, 2025 © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLC ...