The Numbers Heading to Times Square: 2-0-2-4

The famous ball drop on New Year’s Eve requires a lot of advance preparation, and it’s taking place right now. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/nyregion/times-square-2024-new-years-eve.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>

A Laundry List of New Laws for the New Year

Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a 12-page list of legislation that will take effect in 2023, including minimum wage raises and changes in how you can cast your ballot. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/nyregion/hochul-new-laws-2023.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>

When the Times Square Ball Drop Began at Midnight

Nowadays, the ball drop is a countdown, ending at the stroke of midnight. But it used to work more like a starter’s pistol. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/30/nyregion/times-square-ball-drop-midnight.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>

The Pocket Chinese Almanac Sees Some Hope for 2023

A little book bases its forecasts on a geomancer in Hong Kong, and says next year will be “nowhere near as bad” as 2022. NYTimes New Year’s Eve https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/nyregion/pocket-chinese-almanac-2023.html James Barron Original Source: NY Times >>