Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve
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.
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4 viewpointsRan by 3 outlets across the spectrum· NPR, New Hampshire Public Radio
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2 viewpointsRan by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Local News 8, WDIO Duluth, +3 more
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Times Square ball takes final test for New Year's Eve