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On this day in 1904, the first ever New Year's Eve ball drop happened in Times Square. Around 200,000 people attended then and more than a million are expected to close out their year there 124 years later.
December 2024 Bonus Week! - DAR Today PodcastNational Society Daughters of the American RevolutionPresident General Pamela Edwards Rouse WrightBrooke Bullmaster Stewart, National Chair DAR Today PodcastClick for more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution!CLICK HERE to visit our YouTube (video) version of this podcastTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/Giving In This Episode:Our President General speaks about the beginnings of Memorial Continental Hall - original air date, February 2024The Alabama Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and America250! makes an impact at the American Village- State Regent Melinda Williams and the Alabama Daughters donated beautiful wood benches to the American Village, a very special educational place. (link below) Special thanks to the Alabama Society DAR for this script information and photos!Our American Traditions: The New Year's Eve Ball Drop! Video & graphics by Brooke Stewart, script by Chris Hurst-LoefflerSocial Media Posts featured in this episode!Austin Colony Chapter, TexasSaguaro Chapter, ArizonaLittle Rock-Centennial Chapter, ArkansasIndian Peaks Chapter, Colorado LINKS:The American Village: https://www.americanvillage.org/Alabama State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution: https://alabamasocietydar.org/In case you were interested...an incredible choral rendition of Auld Lang Syne by the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin! Wow! YouTube link: https://youtu.be/W_6Vs8pADrQ All music is copyright free and provided by Epidemic SoundTracks used in this episode:Monologue Opener: "Auld Lang Syne - Lofi" JobiiOur President General's Message about Memorial Continental Hall, song 1: "Honor the Flag" Brightarm OrchestraOur President General's Message about Memorial Continental Hall, song 2: "A Familiar Smile" Sunfish GroveAlabama Society DAR segment, song 1: "American Flag" KikoruAlabama Society DAR segment, song 2: "I'll Send You A Letter" Johannes BornlofNew Years Ball Drop segment, song 1: "Auld Lang Syne" Megan WoffordNew Years Ball Drop segment, song 2: "Mind Your Own Circus" Speedy the SpiderClosing credits: "Fool's Paradise" Ofelia Moore For more information about the Daughters of the American Revolution, please visit DAR.orgTo support the goals and mission of the DAR, please visit our web site at DAR.org/GivingAll music free of copyright and provided through Epidemic Sound! Check out this amazing source for music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/xr2blv
New Year's Eve Ball Drop safety briefing with Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia full 462 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:00:30 +0000 MuDMppAGYIBWAjd6KJ0Q5FZ1TRJHBLUh buffalo,news,wben,buffalo police department,joseph gramaglia WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo police department,joseph gramaglia New Year's Eve Ball Drop safety briefing with Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False ht
City of Buffalo prepares for the annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration at the Electric Tower full 1045 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:24 +0000 sohcvwuuGlH509B6yAN4z7viSRxHdGwO buffalo,news,wben,new year's eve,chris scanlon WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,new year's eve,chris scanlon City of Buffalo prepares for the annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop Celebration at the Electric Tower Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False
Checking out the best New Year's Eve ball drop in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandy Miller, Executive Director of the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, on it's event voted Best New Year's Eve Drop in the USA by USA Today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the Better Buddies discuss what they plan to focus on this year, high-end entertainment venues catering to animals, controlling universities, and what side of the bed we sleep on. Share with a friend! Recommendations: Shrek (movie), Blue Eye Samurai (Netflix Show), New York New Year's Eve Ball Drop (event), Bullet Train (movie)
Alexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year's Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. This episode was first released on December 24, 2018. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/325_-_Encore_New_Years.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball-drop at Midnight on New Year's Eve, you're not alone. New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across the United States will watch the ball drop on TV. And around the world, over 1 billion people will watch. 103 million said they will travel 30 miles or more to celebrate 93.6 million will drive When we think of New Year's Eve, we often think of Times Square and parties at organized events, bars and restaurants, but I have some interesting statistics, thanks to WalletHub from last year: 49% celebrate the holiday at home 9% at a bar, restaurant, or organized event 23% don't celebrate New Year's Eve 30% said they fall asleep before Midnight 61% said they say a prayer on New Year's Eve. Rankings Christmas 78% Thanksgiving 74% Independence Day 47% New Year's Eve 41% Most Popular New Year's Eve Destinations Las Vegas Orlando New York City More Times Square Stats 7,000 police officers in Times Square 1.5 tons of confetti dropped 280 sanitation workers will clean up 40-50 tons of trash. The ball itself – Waterford Crystal Triangles – 11,875 pounds That's today. Let's talk about the history: For 4,000 years people have marked a New Year Public bells would herald the New Year since the Middle Ages Theaters, taverns and other places would be very busy on the night Rituals meant to augur good fortune. 1900 or so, the moment of Midnight became the focus because cities were illuminated with gas and electric lights. (Times Square) Installation of public clocks and bells The Countdown 1907/08 was the first year to drop an illuminated time ball at the moment of the New Year's arrival. Uses a flag pole atop One Times Square. First one was made of iron and wood and had 25-watt light bulbs. 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. When radio and television media emerged, New Year's Eve was a made for broadcast media event. Live coverage. Links Counting Down to a New Year: The History of Our Joyful Celebration, We're History For Better or Worse, The New Year is Time's Touchstone, Dallas Morning News A Ball of a Time: A History of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop, The New Yorker How Times Square Became the Home of New Year's Eve, History.com About this Episode's Guest Alexis McCrossen Alexis McCrossen is a professor of history at Southern Methodist University and has devoted her career as a cultural historian to studying how Americans observe the passage of time. She is the author of Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday; and Marking Modern Times: Clocks, Watches and Other Timekeepers in American Life.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Times Square NYE Preview
Monica Guy has the morning's top headlines from the WCBS 880 newsroom...
Once again, it's time to let your ball drop and enter a brand new year! It's the Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop episode of the Ball Junk Podcast. Frankie Knuckles and the Gasman sit down to chat about the NBA, the NFL, Travis & Taylor and do a mystery film review from the cockles of The Gasman's heart. They answer your questions in Sack Time and Frankie gets the Gas Pedal! Check it out here or download and subscribe wherever you get your favourite podcasts.
AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Times Square NYE Preview
10:05 – 10:15 (10 mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com -Susie could be in-Studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:05 – 10:15 (10 mins) Weekly: Susie Moore, Deputy Managing Editor, Redstate.com -Susie could be in-Studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tanya Hanson has the morning's top headlines from the WCBS 880 newsroom.
This is the All Local 4pm update for 12.23.2023
The All Local afternoon update for December 30, 2022
Mo'Kelly fills in for John & Ken. Is the New Year's Eve Ball Drop still relevant? Mo responds to a tweet about a measles outbreak in Ohio. A TikTok influencer says men should be ashamed of themselves if they don't make at least $400K/year. Bill Cosby is planning on going on tour in 2023.
Mo'Kelly fills in for John & Ken. Is the New Year's Eve Ball Drop still relevant? Mo responds to a tweet about a measles outbreak in Ohio. A TikTok influencer says men should be ashamed of themselves if they don't make at least $400K/year. Bill Cosby is planning on going on tour in 2023.
Weekend warming center organizers hope to continue offering shelter in Mansfield: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/weekend-warming-center-organizers-hope-to-continue-offering-shelter-in-mansfield/article_94d3e91e-86ce-11ed-9ec9-47fa64013428.html Open Source: Will there be a New Year's Eve ball drop in downtown Mansfield?: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-will-there-be-a-new-year-s-eve-ball-drop-in-downtown-mansfield/article_d6b6a5aa-86c5-11ed-a167-133f4b45c065.html?block_id=1098581 Today – Stories of residents who stayed at a holiday weekend warming shelter during the recent winter storm are a reminder of challenges faced by our unhoused population.Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you have clients who are looking for a top-notch experience for their bucket list, or an ultimate romantic night out with their special someone? Beyond Times Square offers once-in-a-lifetime luxury events that will impress the savviest travelers.On popular demand, our Marketing and Product Development Coordinator Carole Peck will give you a sneak peek at the crowning jewel of our luxury events – the VIP New Year's Eve Gala in Times Square at R Lounge. You will see the details of the front and center view of the iconic ball drop, the mesmerizing live entertainment and the opulent food and drinks – all the exclusive features that your clients cannot resist buying! The highlights of the webinar are:· A Supreme Party Above the Crowd· Be in the Center of It All on New Year's Eve· Priceless! Front and Center View of the Ball· Live Performances – A Salute to 80's Musical Icons· A Menu of Opulence· Romantic Overload – An Ultimate Date Night· Live Ball Drop at Midnight· Q&A: Interact with our Destination Experts for more info
Alexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year's Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. This episode was first released on December 24, 2018. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_New_Years_auphonic.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball-drop at Midnight on New Year's Eve, you're not alone. New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across the United States will watch the ball drop on TV. And around the world, over 1 billion people will watch. 103 million said they will travel 30 miles or more to celebrate 93.6 million will drive When we think of New Year's Eve, we often think of Times Square and parties at organized events, bars and restaurants, but I have some interesting statistics, thanks to WalletHub from last year: 49% celebrate the holiday at home 9% at a bar, restaurant, or organized event 23% don't celebrate New Year's Eve 30% said they fall asleep before Midnight 61% said they say a prayer on New Year's Eve. Rankings Christmas 78% Thanksgiving 74% Independence Day 47% New Year's Eve 41% Most Popular New Year's Eve Destinations Las Vegas Orlando New York City More Times Square Stats 7,000 police officers in Times Square 1.5 tons of confetti dropped 280 sanitation workers will clean up 40-50 tons of trash. The ball itself – Waterford Crystal Triangles – 11,875 pounds That's today. Let's talk about the history: For 4,000 years people have marked a New Year Public bells would herald the New Year since the Middle Ages Theaters, taverns and other places would be very busy on the night Rituals meant to augur good fortune. 1900 or so, the moment of Midnight became the focus because cities were illuminated with gas and electric lights. (Times Square) Installation of public clocks and bells The Countdown 1907/08 was the first year to drop an illuminated time ball at the moment of the New Year's arrival. Uses a flag pole atop One Times Square. First one was made of iron and wood and had 25-watt light bulbs. 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. When radio and television media emerged, New Year's Eve was a made for broadcast media event. Live coverage. Links Counting Down to a New Year: The History of Our Joyful Celebration, We're History For Better or Worse, The New Year is Time's Touchstone, Dallas Morning News A Ball of a Time: A History of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop, The New Yorker How Times Square Became the Home of New Year's Eve, History.com About this Episode's Guest Alexis McCrossen Alexis McCrossen is a professor of history at Southern Methodist University and has devoted her career as a cultural historian to studying how Americans observe the passage of time. She is the author of Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday; and Marking Modern Times: Clocks, Watches and Other Timekeepers in American Life.
Let the countdown begin! It's the annual Ball Junk New Year's Eve Ball Drop episode of the Ball Junk Podcast. We discuss the NFL playoff picture and gush over Week 17's match-ups with a focus on Bills vs. Dolphins. We also preview the upcoming NBA season and make our playoff predictions. Plus, we answer your Sack Time questions and Frankie gets the Gas Pedal. Have a safe and happy New Year from the crew of the Ball Junk Podcast! Balls!
Let the countdown begin! It's the annual Ball Junk New Year's Eve Ball Drop episode of the Ball Junk Podcast. We discuss the NFL playoff picture and gush over Week 17's match-ups with a focus on Bills vs. Dolphins. We also preview the upcoming NBA season and make our playoff predictions. Plus, we answer your Sack Time questions and Frankie gets the Gas Pedal. Have a safe and happy New Year from the crew of the Ball Junk Podcast! Balls!
This year, the New York Times Square ball will drop to empty streets.Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, no one will be allowed to gather in person, but there will be a virtual event for those wanting to watch it from home.Michael Phillips, the president of Jamestown, which owns One Times Square, joins Tim Dower to talk about the event.LISTEN ABOVE
Let the countdown begin! It's the annual Ball Junk New Year's Eve Ball Drop episode of the Ball Junk Podcast. We discuss the NFL playoff picture and gush over Week 17's match-ups with a focus on Bills vs. Dolphins. We also preview the upcoming NBA season and make our playoff predictions. Plus, we answer your Sack Time questions and Frankie gets the Gas Pedal. Have a safe and happy New Year from the crew of the Ball Junk Podcast! Balls!
The decision of the grand jury in the Breonna Taylor case is still wholly insufficient in the pursuit for justice for Breonna. If ever it was not clear that the pandemic is here for a long time (not a good time), the New Year's Eve Ball Drop in NYC is going virtual! Michael Jordan is forming a new NASCAR racing team and recruited Bubba Wallace as his driver. We lost a titan of women's rights in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Pres. Trump is boo'ed while paying respects to Justice Ginsburg. Subscribe to the podcast Follow us @afrosnconvos on IG Email us at afrosnconvos@gmail.com www.afrosnconvos.com
Today, Dr. Cindy sits down with Inez Samantha Cofield. Samantha makes no excuses for setbacks in life. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Samantha is a caregiver to her family and knows when life throws you unexpected changes, you simply work through it. In this episode, Dr. Duke and Samantha discuss the importance of creating funeral plans for dying loved ones, before it’s too late. They also talk about the importance of continued education, knowing your value at your job, and deciding when it might be appropriate to make a career change. Samantha is a Decedent Affairs Caseworker & Investigator for the Public Administrators Office in Queens County, New York. She’s also an Auxiliary (volunteer) Police Officer for the New York City Police Department (NYPD). As a caseworker, Samantha works with families who have deceased loved ones, helps them coordinate funeral arrangements and executes the passing on of their estates. As a volunteer Police Officer, for the NYPD, Samantha works security for large-scale events such as the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square and the Macy’s Day Parade. She is also an active member of the NYPD Guardians Association - a Black organization representing Officers and civilians of the NYPD. As an executive Board member of the organization, she serves as the Corresponding Secretary and plays a major a role with Social Media and Marketing of the organization (Twitter and Instagram). Samantha attended college in New Orleans, majoring in Pre-Medicine. Due to family and financial changes, she returned home after two years. After the death of her mother, she put aside dreams of becoming a doctor and stepped up to the plate for her family while working to complete her college education. So, she went on to earn her Associate Degree in Criminal Justice-Corrections, Bachelor’s Degree in law enforcement leadership and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She continues to be ahead of the game and is currently taking courses in Cybersecurity Technology. Samantha is also an active member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society for Criminal Justice. Highlights: Preparing for your loved ones’ funeral arrangements while they are still alive. The Top 5 things that you should do in anticipation of your future funeral arrangements. Volunteering to help protect your community. The freedom of online education. Reaching out to potential employers, not waiting for them to post job openings. Breaking stereotypes. Is there such a thing as becoming ‘overqualified’? How your family dynamic shapes who you are as a person. Creating time in your busy life to unwind and have fun. GriPSSI Website: https://drcindyduke.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcindymduke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcindympduke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcindymduke?lang=en
Celebrate the new year by building a working scale replica of the Time Square Ball Drop with Adafruit Feathers and NeoPixels! Learn guide, code and 3D files: https://learn.adafruit.com/new-years-eve-ball-drop/ Happy New Year! Adafruit Feather M4 Express https://www.adafruit.com/product/3857 RTC Precision FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3028 Prop-Maker FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3988 Tripler FeatherWing https://www.adafruit.com/product/3417 NeoPixel LED Strip 30/m https://www.adafruit.com/product/2537 Servo Continuous Rotation https://www.adafruit.com/product/154 16mm momentary button https://www.adafruit.com/product/1445 3W 4Ohm Speaker https://www.adafruit.com/product/3968 Slotted Aluminum Extrusion https://www.adafruit.com/product/1221 Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/ -----------------------------------------
Alexis McCrossen, a professor at SMU and an expert on how cultures have marked time in history, Joins Tim to talk about our New Year’s Eve traditions with a special focus on the story behind that Times Square Ball Drop. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/New_Years_Eve_auphonic.mp3 If you plan to watch the Times Square ball drop at Midnight on New Year’s Eve, you’re not alone. New York City expects to play host to over 2 million people for the festivities. Over 175 million across the United States will watch the ball drop on TV. And around the world, over 1 billion people will watch. 103 million said they will travel 30 miles or more to celebrate 93.6 million will drive When we think of New Year’s Eve, we often think of Times Square and parties at organized events, bars and restaurants, but I have some interesting statistics, thanks to WalletHub from last year: 49% celebrate the holiday at home 9% at a bar, restaurant, or organized event 23% don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve 30% said they fall asleep before Midnight 61% said they say a prayer on New Year’s Eve. Rankings Christmas 78% Thanksgiving 74% Independence Day 47% New Year’s Eve 41% Most Popular New Year’s Eve Destinations Las Vegas Orlando New York City More Times Square Stats 7,000 police officers in Times Square 1.5 tons of confetti dropped 280 sanitation workers will clean up 40-50 tons of trash. The ball itself – Waterford Crystal Triangles – 11,875 pounds That’s today. Let’s talk about the history: For 4,000 years people have marked a New Year Public bells would herald the New Year since the Middle Ages Theaters, taverns and other places would be very busy on the night Rituals meant to augur good fortune. 1900 or so, the moment of Midnight became the focus because cities were illuminated with gas and electric lights. (Times Square) Installation of public clocks and bells The Countdown 1907/08 was the first year to drop an illuminated time ball at the moment of the New Year’s arrival. Uses a flag pole atop One Times Square. First one was made of iron and wood and had 25-watt light bulbs. 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. When radio and television media emerged, New Year’s Eve was a made for broadcast media event. Live coverage. Links Counting Down to a New Year: The History of Our Joyful Celebration, We're History For Better or Worse, The New Year is Time's Touchstone, Dallas Morning News A Ball of a Time: A History of the New Year's Eve Ball Drop, The New Yorker How Times Square Became the Home of New Year's Eve, History.com About this Episode's Guest Alexis McCrossen Alexis McCrossen is a professor of history at Southern Methodist University and has devoted her career as a cultural historian to studying how Americans observe the passage of time. She is the author of Holy Day, Holiday: The American Sunday; and Marking Modern Times: Clocks, Watches and Other Timekeepers in American Life.
2020 will be here before you know it, and there is no better place to ring in the new year than Gatlinburg, TN! Our Smoky Mountain city will host its annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks show at the Gatlinburg Space Needle. This hugely popular event is expected to draw more than 50,000 […] The post Gatlinburg New Year’s Eve Celebration Returns for 2019 appeared first on Visit My Smokies.
Streaming audio recording and transcript/text of the Slow American English podcast for learners of American English. Episode 13: New Year's Eve Ball Drop in NYC
Streaming audio recording and transcript/text of the Slow American English podcast for learners of American English. Episode 13: New Year's Eve Ball Drop in NYC
Before you begin your lists of resolution and revelations, the city of Gatlinburg is inviting Smoky Mountain fans to celebrate the ending of another exciting year with their 26th annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show. Located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at the intersection of Parkway and Historic Nature Trail, this […] The post Gatlinburg Waves Goodbye to 2013 With a Bang appeared first on Visit My Smokies.
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