On Tuesday, Dec. 31, thousands of people packed Times Square in New York City to send off 2024 and ring in the New Year. However, this year's festivities have proven to be a wet affair.

The very crowds, noise and garish lights that draw tourists to Times Square are often anathema to New Yorkers themselves.

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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The commissioner of the New York Police Department said there are "no specific credible threats" to the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

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