In what New York City location has the New Year's Eve ball dropped since 1907?

The New Year's Eve ball has been dropped in Times Square since 1907.

The first ball was organized by Adolph Ochs, publisher of The New York Times, to celebrate the newspaper's new headquarters at One Times Square. It replaced a fireworks display that could no longer be held near the building.

The ball-drop tradition was suspended during World War II blackouts in 1942 and 1943, when the celebration used a minute of silence instead. The event later returned and became one of the world's best-known New Year's broadcasts.

The ball has changed substantially over time. Early versions were made from iron and wood, while later designs used illuminated panels and crystal triangles. The countdown takes place at midnight in the Eastern Time Zone, although international viewers often watch it at a different local time.