A general view of New Year's Eve in New York's Times Square, USA, 01 January 2015. The ball, which will be watched by millions of people, is covered in 2,688 Waterford crystals and is 12 feet in diameter. (Jason Szenes image)
A general view of New Year’s Eve in New York’s Times Square, USA, 01 January 2015. The ball, which will be watched by millions of people, is covered in 2,688 Waterford crystals and is 12 feet in diameter. (Jason Szenes image)

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan. 1, 2015: Despite frigid temperatures and tight security, revelers packed into Times Square to usher in 2015.

About 1 million visitors packed in for 14 blocks to watch the ball drop and welcome in the New Year.

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