happy new year's! it's the warmest december on record.i just love that. the calendar has flipped. the calendar has flipped. before you will lose again. >> 2016 has arrived and it's great whether to bring in the new year. juliet: is make out central there. the party is over and

top priority. the department of transportation does a great job and cleaning it up . it's unbelievable. they are there at the crossroads of the world. bill cosby breaks his silence after being arraigned on sexual assault charges. the message to his fans is thinking 4 supporting him. we'll have that for you, coming up . >> happy 2016. . juliet: i am juliet . we will have more online and show you more video ben: it's january 1 . it's 2016. can you believe that? we started doing the show in 2013. seems like forever . juliet: it feels like it's been two months . time is flying and it's freaking me out.

, you know samantha. samantha: what do you get for winning? we will cook lunch.we will make something. maybe it will just be that . antwan thinks that's funny. 13.3 degrees above normal. we shattered the record. on record by 7 or 8 degrees. the warmest day was on christmas eve . 72 degrees is typically the temperature. we have been so far about that. the coldest is the 28th and 29th and some of the days are coming up next week. it will be turning colder. slip off a little bit at 40 now .

breeze. 37 and suffix. it's 32 and marcello. you might see a flurry later on today with lake effect snow showers kicking in.41 in islip and we have a west /northwest breeze. it will push and dryer in chillier air. we will get some brakes later on. hitting spots like lake placid and almost into walmart. there is colder air in place and will get snow up there. the area of low pressure is moving in and we have high-pressure building and with cold temperatures building and we will get reinforcing shots of cold air. we will really start to feel like winter across the tri-state. at 6:00 this morning, 38 degrees and we go into the 40s with the breeze making it colder. it's a nice day with

45 is the range and it will be breezy. don't forget , you will get your hourly forecast. we will check out to check it traffic with kelly. maybe some still are. ben simmoneau good morning . kelly: good morning. let's start by 145 . the accident takes up the right lane with big trouble in rutherford. traveling northbound and we now have all lanes closed and a detour for a serious accident involving a downhole. just getting word of a crasher on the northbound. 2 lanes are closed and we have emergency vehicles blocking the right lane on the southbound side. let's switch to a live look at times square. pretty empty now.

the area between 37th and 59th st. you will see closures and it will give you some delays. try to avoid that for the time being.2 trains are running northbound with express only from chambers 96 because of signal problems. there is switch problems at franklin avenue. the alternate side has neither rules suspended for new year's. ben: thank you, kelly. times square was packed the million people. the crews get in there and they just fire away and it's unbelievable. juliet: robert is down there in times square.

robert: i wouldn't say the time squares for us yet. no one does a party like times square. things to the sanitation workers, it's getting very close.2015 is so last year. 2016 is here. while your resolutions may include eating less and exercising more the department of transportation's resolving to get times square cleaned up fast. there is mechanical sweepers, rooms and collection trucks to cleanup the party hats, confetti and other evidence of the fun that was had here. do you think your party gets messy? you have nothing on times square. last year the sanitation department says it removed 48 tons of debris . 2016 got off to a rousing start of

public sleighs of affection were okay . 1 million people gathered here under the watchful eyes of 6000 police officers seen and unseen. everything went off without a hitch and those who gathered and waited for hours. give them plenty of time to look back on 2000 2015. >> be happy and travel around the world ask i want to get engaged. why wait?>> will you marry me? yes! >> she said yes ! [cheering] robert: 2016 is off for a rousing start. live look at times square and you can see the workers blowing the confetti. i don't envy them. they are trying to corral

they're trying to get into one of those trash bins. i don't know how they do it . there are stragglers left here. it's amusing seen people who have had one or 2 or 10 drinks. now they have to stumble home. they are doing just that and pretty soon times square will be a ghost town. that is the latest.happy new year! juliet: happy new year to you, robert . beside lot of the road. if you're out there, be careful . with 6000 officers at the time square celebration, and went off without a incident . ben: there were a couple of's cares that they had to stop before it happened. officers promised they would be out and they said they would make sure they were out in place and

regardless of the scares , there were scares abroad. >> they have charged emmanuel letterman with providing material support to terrorists. he is accused of trying to attack a bar in rochester on the sea. he got knives, ski mask, pneumonia to carry out his threat . he met with undercover informants to get information and instruction on executing a large-scale event targeting innocent people. >> we all must acknowledge that in today's day and age, anyplace in the world can be a target . we are asking the residents to be safe and vigilant. not just tonight but every day and night. he described himself as an islamic state brother pledging allegiance to ices. another plot broken up in

saying they got 5 7 suicide bombers. facebook upward out of a possible threat about an hour and half before midnight. they were evacuated with police taking no chances. local outlets were reporting that the bombers were iraqi nationals known to german authorities. many are calling the arrest a further reminder of the need to stay vigilant. not just on major holidays but all year round. affected individuals are there and isis is preying on them. redeeming quality is that they communicate by the internet which gives us a good chance to catch them before they do their dastardly act. the fbi used paid informants to catch frenchmen. >> thank you very much. a big story yesterday a luxury high-rise is nothing more than a small 9 ruins. there were massive flames that tore through the hotel. it's called the address

everyone got out but 16 people injured. july went on and spelled their new year's celebration. the whole area as part of where the hotel was but the people were able to go into a certain area and watch the fireworks. a lot of people lost everything. it was not just a hotel it was a residential building. >> ben: millions around the world rang in the new year with fireworks and music. we'll show you brazil where people gathered to watch fireworks light up the sky for 60 minutes. this included the unveiling

it's an olympic year! juliet: over london, our friends in britain with a giant big-band and fireworks. it's the eye over the river 10. hong kong counted down with a celebration.victoria the ground. there are fireworks high above . more than 4 people watch the fireworks spectacular launch from the giant skyscraper. ben: that's very cool! it looks times square look very classy and reserved. we have a lot more coming up for you. no copy is speaking out . he will tell you what he has to say , when we return. sam is keeping track on the

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ben: berlin germany. a laser show in 1 million people gathered. juliet: already , yes sir. let's get over for sam. you don't see me every day. she is very bright and the weather world. that's why ben should've been on our side saying we would not get snow in december. it will only be half the fun . >> you are so way off. we have one of the warmest

the record 78 degrees. ben usually wins. sorry, juliet . today will be in the 40s. normal highest 39. we will be about that. it's shaping up to be a good weekend and a good week . you can see that we return to sunshine to brighten things up. these are your house next week . monday, tuesday, wednesday in the 30s. drop down to 40 degrees with a westerly wind. it drags and the dryer air and i am showing you the bigger picture to show you the change. this time last week it was warm weather for the united it's taking over and building in from canada .

if you are looking to reach us and we had dryer air pushing and with high pressure. we will take this storm in the mid-atlantic coast out to sea. today, pushing and with sunshine in the 40s. it's a nice afternoon and evening. very chilly. the weekend looks good. nice and bright. bundle up and temperatures will go down but at least we have the gorgeous sunshine with no big storms to the end of next week. we had a few trouble spots in new jersey. it's right by you union avenue. on the drive, i still have

while we close 79th st. let's take a look at times square. the cleanup continues. it's pretty empty and we do expect some closures starting around 37th line down to 59 to 6 and 8. you want to enjoy that area. there is some weight issues still. chambers 296 and 42nd and they have delays in both directions because of switch problems at franklin avenue . they are all on or close to schedule. check your timetable because they are on holiday rules. happy new year! ben and juliet, back to you. thank you, kelly . ben: man died in an

around 1130 last night inside this building on broome street . the daily news says 25-year-old man was in the elevator when it began to fall. he shoved his 43-year-old woman out that he was crushed when he tried to get out. they told the paper it took 20 30 minutes for rescuers to arrive.the man was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead . the building had 3 current violations for elevator defects. the man did not live there. he was just there for a party. juliet: that is terrible! ben: bill cosby is breaking his silence but not saying much. juliet: he sent out it's simple to saying thank you. he was arraigned on sexual assault charges accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a former employee back in 2004. lawyers say the charges are

contested election for the district attorney in which his case was made a focal point . his wife must file a deprivation lawsuit. they say his statements denying the allegations were false and accusatory . mrs. cosby filed a motion to avoid giving testimony but a federal judge denied that . >> the mother of the teenager is back in the us charged with helping her son flee to mexico. tonya couch is being held on usd1 million bail. she was extradited from mexico after being arrested along with her 18-year-old son, ethan, earlier this week . both fled last month after an investigation was launched into whether he violated his probation following a 2013 drunk accident when he killed 4 people.couch use the affluenza defense saying his parents made it impossible for him to tell right from wrong.

fighting extradition to the us. the body has returned home to long island. dozens of airmen stood in formation as the hero arrived yesterday in westhampton beach. sergeant ben acosta was killed during the suicide bombing. he was serving his first tour of duty.sergeant was recognizing the danger that fateful day and moved aggressively to defend the people that were under his charge. a funeral will be held tomorrow morning at new beginnings christian center and is home town . have a lot more coming up .

the big cable companies? juliet: what a great city! [cheering] ben: look at the lights on the trees. juliet: what a wonderful celebration despite the november terror attack. they gathered to countdown until midnight to with a spectacular laser show.

are happy to turn the page on 2015 from the massacre. they're hoping for a more calm and peaceful 2016 . emotional. it is a great city.my travel experiences limited i think it's hard to beat paris! juliet: i was there in september and is just amazing just walk around. you don't have to spend a lot of money. ben: the people are lovely. they are very gracious to americans, despite all the rumors. them. the record number of people ditch the cable company and have chosen to streamline entertainment. media giants like time warner and comcast and others have lost a combined usd50 billion this year.

expected to continue. the post office is launching a new standard . do people buy stamps? it will be hit with sci-fi hands. they honor the 50th anniversary of star trek. ben: they feature the starfleet insignia and a transporter with the words space, the final frontier . juliet: we will be right

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ben: farewell 2015. 2016 is starting out dry and chilly.be prepared for colder weather. the coldest temperatures of the season so far are coming up in the next week . >> that's not saying much. times square it was that they are cleaning up now. it was the place to be for the big celebration there.

and it looks fantastic . very emotional. today, it's all about getting the area back to normal. >> fears of terror attacks with police in germany alerting the public about a possible attack. here in new york , it took a career criminal accused of plotting an attack.>> you cannot talk about 2015 without talking about taylor swift . have to say they always end up growing on me. >> it's very and unlike . you also not a fan of adele song. she made billions. juliet: that will be in my head all day long. i would not go by what she . juliet: i have great taste . it's just that song hello .

you made up that song? i'm not saying she's not talented.i just think . side . please. >> sam has her glasses on. samantha: i have silver and gold. kelly, get a 2 where 2. kelly: i got them last week for mike and i. he was in times square last night . he said she probably would not go and i woke up to a picture of him. the man has succumbed to peer pressure like it's no one's business. you say hey, mike . no . come on . okay . kelly: looks like it's very

if you're just getting home or if you're up early like us, happy new year. we will talk about colder weather. will head into the new year today and this weekend. down to 3090 and this weekend. down to 30 9039 degrees in central park. we have a breeze that will be with us through the day today. especially tomorrow, it will feel much colder. we will have to bundle up again as we head out. a couple of 30s to the northwest . that will be reaching us. high pressure builds and as the clouds come from the storm is moving out to see. we will have more sunshine ahead for the day today . it could turn out to be a nice day. we will be dry with 45 degrees as the afternoon high. sunday looks good at 43 degrees. still breezy but there is a cold weather on monday and

in the 30s. right be a good weekend to go skiing or do something fun. how are we looking out there , kelly? kelly: we have some serious accidents working. let's start with 17. you have all these detours by union avenue. there's an accident involving a pole so avoid that scene . it's a serious accident working northbound in the 70s and it takes up 2 lanes. if you're traveling southbound, the emergency vehicles have left so also the lanes are open. the toad over to a live look at times square. things are quiet and very empty. the cleanup does continue. road closures between 38 and 58 street . it's between 6 and 8

avoid that scene. trans all on or close to schedule. back to you , ben and juliet . ben: it was a party of the year. they counted down the celebration . someone has to clean up! juliet: york does a great job to organize that cleanup. robert moses is there. tell us what you are seeing this morning people . robert: good morning and happy new year. it's always amazing how long it takes for people to gather here in times square and how quickly they clear out. once they do clear out, all the cleanup has to begin. look at those people down there. all the confetti is blowing around. the sanitation department is trying to corral it and get it out of here.

close as it can be. you might not have a vacation day but the sanitation department does 178 workers got to work . bronze, collection truck and mechanical sleepers. last year sanitation workers cleared more than 48 tons of debris. you think your house party gets messy. you have nothing on this . million people gathered here last night to watch the ball drop . the confetti flail and there was many kisses exchange. that was despite fears of terrorism 6000 cops were here and hundreds of surveillance cameras rolled . those who gathered had plenty of time to wait . the time for the year that was and made resolutions for the year to be.>> getting better grades. >> to be happy and travel the world. i want to get engaged.

[cheering] [crying] >> yes ! >> she said yes! [cheering] >> that happy couple begins 2016 engaged and we wish them the best. robert: more stragglers here as they stumble home. the cleanup effort continues. it's incredible to me of the mounds of confetti that was here. now, just a few pieces left. that is the latest.i love that couple that i engage. juliet: ben said she kind of hesitated . ben: she wasn't speaking in her native language! >> thank you, robert. juliet: they were making sure the celebration went off without a hitch.

live . antwan: the scares happen in new york state. good morning. authorities have charged emmanuel laxman with attempt to provide material support to terrorists. he is accused of planning an attack at a bar in rochester. he is a career criminal and he had lives knives and machetes and a ski mask. according to documents, he met with informants to get information on executing a large-scale event targeting innocent people. he described himself as an islamic state brother pledging a oath of allegiance to the nicest terror group by going to kill dozens on his behalf . they paid the informant to catch in. >> isis is playing on these individuals. the redeeming quality is that they communicate by the internet which gives us

chance to catch them before they do the . munich officials say that except that isis was planning an attack with 5 7 suicide bombers. they use facebook to spread the threat on half before midnight. 2 transitions were evacuated with police taking no chances of its safety. they were iraqi nationals that were known to german officials. french officials assisted with the execution of the information that led to the potential of them taken into custody. >> just love the fact that we are getting tipped off and it seems like the information in sharing is working and authorities all around the world are doing and

samantha: , happy new year. happy new year antwan lewis . >> minimum wage rises. it's better for fast food workers. 1050 now in new york city and 975 upstate. the base hourly rate for tipped workers goes up about 50 percent from usd5 to from usd5-usd7. mothers need to pump to breast-feed now have a right to take reasonable unpaid breaks from work. they can do it for 3 years. let's get over to see him who is in for michael. it feels good! >> i love, winning.then, how do you feel? ben: that was part of the role . samantha: i was not part of

. there is a pattern change. let's check out the and 41 degrees tomorrow. windchill is at 20/30 and it will actually throughout the weekend. we had lots of sunshine coming up . temperatures near 40 degrees now. rarely have the westerly breeze sticking with us. the wind brings in the colder air and you can see it from detroit to buffalo. we are at 40 now temperatures will slowly but surely fall. a lot of clouds are around and did not clear out overnight the high pressure builds and taking the storm out to see everyone again on the dryer air. the lake effect snow showers will stay to the north and west so no snow just yet . 7:00 this morning and it's a chilly day. don't have any big storms coming out way so there is nice.

clouds around lately. for the weekend, 41 on saturday and 43 on sunday . the colder weather gets here and we are in the 30s. it was back in march for the last time we got that cold. we will feel it but we will keep it dry with the sun. we will check your traffic with kelly.the 9 . kelly: happy new year. we are light value lies but we have a lot of accidents working in. it's with 17 on the northbound side . the fdr drive traveling northbound with a crash closing in 2 lanes in westchester county. an accident off to the shoulder not causing too much of an issue. let's move over to the live look at the expressway. we now have an accident and

traveling northbound. it's right near the grand central and it takes out one lane. here is time square . it's very quiet as the cleanup continues. you want to avoid the area for the time being. trains are on or close to schedule. the major roles are suspended for the new year. ben and juliet , back to you . juliet: alabama shuts out michigan state and we have the highlights coming up . ben: the game, coming up

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juliet: checking out headlines at 5:46 am. many people out there and now the army of workers and street cleaners and garbage trucks and other people are cleaning up time square. the department of transportation says it moves 48 tons of debris last year. he is not saying much tweeting, friends and friends , think you says

he has been charging 2004 sexual assault of the temple university employee. his lawyers call it a politically motivated case. did you see the raging inferno in dubai? the address hotel going up in flames before midnight. 16 people were injured. that's despite the fire it held the spectacular celebration including firework show that was going on right behind the bar carcass of a building. >> duke is off and he went to times square. we have the sports headline. a couple of ballgames with first up as comes in. facing oklahoma and an orange bowl. it's a drive here. clemson goes on to win it and they advanced to the

the first time since 1981. they won the whole thing. >> number 2 alabama and michigan state . a face-off in the cotton bowl and the sun was all alabama. 17/0 and he takes the punt return back 57 yards. he makes the touchdown in the crimson roles over the spartans. they will play in the national championship. the investigation continues into the cleanup . still not arrest. several other next players visited him yesterday. the 24-year-old posted this picture from his bed on instagram and long message saying, a simple celebration of a friends birthday turned into a day that will change my life forever for the better. he was shot on wednesday morning by a group of masked men. this is after leaving a strip club in queens. derek fisher says they told the players to be careful.

how serious it is. there's certain things that come with the invisible. someone 3 cocktail at the strip club. investigators are not sure if that's connected with the early case. only one local team in action. that was the islanders. they are facing our savers. franz nelson scored his 14th of the year. 2/1 is the final. juliet: you what we . ben: i lost the bet fair and square. it was a great december. juliet: it was like spring. it was crazy. it was a little bit bizarre.

. you have lost other bets before. somebody won and somebody lost . that was a bad . juliet: woman guacamole and can you made us some for losing? you have to make it you can't cheat .we will have ynez make it she won the glock off . we are turning colder with a warm december. it was crazy at times but we will feel more like winter. today hires 45 in the normal high is 39. the record high is that 62. you are saying goodbye to these record-breaking temperatures. there is quite a few clouds

the clouds clear out and they will start to drift off to the south and east. clouds will give way to sunshine. we are looking that 3 and 4:00 heading into the evening with take effect snow showers. we will not be able to reach them but clear out tonight waking up to gorgeous sometime tomorrow morning and shaping up to be a good weekend. it will be colder with a breeze. sunday looks very nice. it's breezy at times. we have morning clouds with sunshine for you in the afternoon. saturday is very nice breezy. feels more like 20 or 30 degrees. a lot of you are looking forward to the colder more winter like weather. we have it is still no snow. the coldest day will be tuesday , just above freezing. it's a big change. we will see if we look at on the roads. kelly

many people out. kelly: good morning, sam. use some caution on the roadways. keep it safe . with 17 traveling northbound on highland cross. it is an accident involving a downhole. we have word of a road closure traveling on route one. all roads are closed and detoured. avoid that area. the drive is still working the crash. it's taking out at least 2 lanes. a look at the expressway traveling northbound. it's hard to see that they are there with the next net ahead. one lane is on the alternate side. the meter roles are suspended for new year's. back to you, ben and juliet . >> with a lot more coming up. taylor swift is out of the

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