On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & Climate Change As an estimated 1 million people filled New York City's Times Square on New Year's Eve, there are plenty of other ways to watch the festivities and ball drop ushering in 2026. Here's how to stream Wednesday night's performances and countdown to midnight in Times Square. The Times Square Alliance launched a New Year's Eve live webcast of all the festivities in the Crossroads of the World starting at 6 p.m. Performances included Diana Ross, Little Big Town, Maren Morris and more. The livestream leading up to the 2026 celebration included backstage access and behind-the-scenes interviews with performers and other celebrities. You can watch a replay of the live webcast in the player below: A webcast with open captions and American Sign Language interpretation was available on YouTube. CBS News New York provided updates from Times Square throughout the night, leading up to the countdown at 11:59 p.m. and the 2026 celebration.
Published: December 31, 2025 1:00 pm
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