. >> right now, hundreds of thousands of people are crammed into times square. anxiously awaiting america's iconic ball drop. team coverage agains now. good evening. >> it is that time once again. we close another year wrapping up the past and welcoming the future. >> and this new year holds a special meaning for so many people for so many reasons. a live look from above times square. just about an hour until 2016. >> from the party goers to security, we have the huge celebration covered. with start in times square with jonathan dienst. >> reporter: good evening. no major threats according to police. 6,000 officers in and around times square providing layers of security for the huge crowd gathered here tonight. an army of police keeping watch rean i reassuring who are concerned about terror. luanne who almost canceled the trip. >> i knew it was well organized and put at ease and wasn't concerned at ul. >> you need a pass. >> reporter: people arriving needed tickets to get close as counter terror teams kept watch block after block. heavily armed officers, bomb-sni

it's exciting here in times square. i'm in front of the coolest pen in times square. am i not?>> texas. >> where? >> dominican republic. >> we got a toddler. he is the most tired child in america. as you know, we're counting down the top 1,000 stories of the year on red eye at 12:30 tonight. but, we're going over some of the most viral videos of 2015 here. what would you say was the most viral video of the year? >> the video of the cats being squared of the cucumbers. >> i think she said rat dragging a slice of pizza. that's what i heard. as you know, the rat dragging the slice of pizza was the most popular video of the year. i think it confirms the suspicions of most americans about what it is to be a new yorker. our rats have their own takeout. is this your first time here in the city? >> my third. >> you are celebrating the new year. then you are heading back to nebraska? >> we are here for a week. we just got here today. >> you are here from the dominican republic? >> yes. i'm staying in new hampshire. >> i'm traveling with family. >> fantastic. how is this little guy doing

traffic rolling now through times square. you still see the stages though, they are still set up it's going to take some time before crews are really break them down because they're so large, but again city crews do this so well every year and waste no time because they realize that times square certainly is the busiest tourst attraction in all of new york city, quickly try and get things back to normal. live in times square, delay clark, eyewitness news -- dray clark, channel 7 eyewitness news. >>> and times square wasn't the holding a big new year's eve party. people packed luna park in coney island last night and fireworks went off at midnight. and laser lights shined from a parachute jump. families were also treated to free rides on the b and b carousel and the thunderbolt roller coaster. >>> if you were anywhere near central park for new year's celebrations, this is what was happening. thousands of runners race in to 2016 including our very own meteorologist amy freeze. fireworks lit up the sky at the stroke of midnight f

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 that sound. like nails on a chalkboard. but listen to this: (family talking) that's a different kind of the sound of the weekend. unleash the power of dough. give it a pop. it's always worth remembering... that icing the cinnamon rolls is a privilege not a right. unleash the power of dough. 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 motivate

times square lit up. fireworks in a million cheers at the stroke of midnight and now that the party is over, it to come in and get to work. and good morning, i'm lori stokes. >> and thank you for joining us, i'm ken rosato. today is friday, january 1st, happy new year and happy new year and you are never more than seven minutes away from weather and traffic -- >> thank you. >> thank you. even on new year's day. meteorologist bill evans with the accuweather forecast. >> happy new year gang and we tee it up and do it all over again. still a party at the empire state building. still going on here in the overnight hours as we head into 2016. temperature 41 degrees right now. this is really comfortable this time last year it was 21 and the windchills were in the single digits. so it feels pretty good out here this morning. as a matter of fact, that up the hudson river valley even it's 40 poughkeepsie and kingston. 41 bridgeport and 41 on long island and 39 down the shore. today great day a nice start to 2016.

they read mark to get times square cleaned up fast. there is collection trucks to clean up the party hats, confetti, noise hats and other evidence of the fun. do you think your party gets messy? you have nothing on times square. said it removed more than 48 tons of debris. 5, 4, 3, 2, one. displays of affection were okay and encouraged. 1 million people gathered you under the watchful eye of 6000 police officers. despite fears of an attack, everything with our went off without a hitch. give them plenty of time to look back and make resolutions for 2016. >> getting better grade . >> to be happy and travel the world. >> to get engaged. reporter: why wait until 2016 to do that? will you marry me? >> no way! that is so cool. that was very cool! juliet: with 6000 officers in times square, the celebration went off without a hitch. there were a couple of scares.hey, antoine. the stores take place in new york state . authorities have charged emmanuel lets men with attempting to provide material support to terrorists. he is accused of planning

. >> we have 2 reports, eyewitness news reporter darla miles is in times square for us. >> reporter: well, bill, look at the sea of purple balloons, all the people out here all day long getting ready to ring in the new year, and i am going to tell you, this is the day to be out here in times square to ring in the new year, most people are usually at home, like me, i am normally at home with uncle phil, sandy, and the family, with the weather so great, everybody is out here, smiling, laughing, and grooving into the new year. some people take the party with them wherever they go. >> having a great time! it is a grand time. >> happy new year! 2015, happy new year! >> others may need a little help. >> kind of tired but we are okay. >> >> reporter: girl, you gotta wake up. running in place or jumping jacks to stay awake. >> i have been here all day, i am good. >> these guys are not fun, looks like they are asleep. you should be partying. wake up! it has been a long day cooped up waiting for the ball to drop and to normally introduce 2016. your leg is asleep? why don't you take a break? >>

reporting live from times square, brian conybeare, cbs 2 news. >> so nice to see everybody have a great time. thank you, brian. a mild finish to this year weather wise. it looks like 2016 is going to start a little bit colder. more on your new years forecast. >> it's going to be colder, but we just finished the warmest december in our history. right now, outside, you're dealing with 42 degrees, or a few breaks in the clouds ahead. what's going on here with my voice? a few breaks will start to be sort of more prevalent as you get into the overnight hours. this is what it looks like on your vortex satellite radar. you will definitely have some cloud cover out there throughout the festivities. right now, 42 degrees by midnight. 40degrees, for a chilly ball drop. by 2:00 a.m., 37 degrees, as you're making the walk home. the extend the forecast will show you if a colder week lies ahead, or if we'll be going up and down. >>> fire upstaged fireworks tonight at celebrations. cbs 2's dick brennan has more. >> reporter: massive flames rise luxury hotel and apartment building in dubai. fire alarms

new year's eve in times square. now while they've been waiting, performers have been keeping them entertained. we're ringing in the new year with carrie underwood, luke bryan, demi levato... so a lot going on here during those hours leading up to midnight. police, a very visible security presence here tonight... 6-thousand officers assigned to times square making sure everyone gets 2016 not only off to a fun start, but a very safe start. in times square, i'm sarah after the break-- a dryer forecast is ahead to start the new year. we'll get your full forecast with ben tanner. widely scattered showers low country. lows will fall into the 50s to begin the new year. expect a mostly cloudy new year's day with only a slight chance of showers and a touch cooler temperatures. will be dry and partly cloudy. it was a big win tonight for low country. lows will fall into the 50s to begin the new year. expect a mostly cloudy new year's day with only a slight chance of showers and a touch cooler temperatures. the first weekend in

janelle joins us from time's square. flash that great smile that you have, because you know you're always doing the news, and we always love that smile. >> >>> it was a great night. amazing performances now is when the clean up is underway you can see some of the sanitation trucks here beyond me in the heart of time's square, tons and tons of garbage to clean up after that million plus people rang in 2016. >> three, two, one! ahhh! >>> a moment shared by more than 1 million people, the celebration like none other. >> it feels really good, it is going to be a good year. >> what do you think? >> fantastic! we're ready for it! the dissent of the 12,000-pound crystal ball. time's square showered with the storm of confetti as people around the world rang in 2016 together. >> ready for a brand new year. >>> 6,000 uniform officers. >> this is one of the biggest new year's party in the world, of course leaves behind one of the biggest messes. sanitation crews on site as soon as the revelers cleared out leaving garbage left behin

she'll be in times square. while she's in new york city, one direction will be performing on the same show on the west coast. they were on tour in belfast when they sat down with our samantha harris and opened up about all the big changes on with the band. i got a river >> your fans, of course, always want to know who they have a chance with. who is single? >> i am. >> iam. >> yeah. >> all right. what do you look for in a girl? give me the top two things you like to see in a lady catches your eye? >> someone that is nice. good sense ofhumor. >> same. >> yeah. >> define nice. snis nice is so generic. >> it comes in many different forms. >> someone caring, someone cute. yeah. and someone with a good sense of humor. i don't like boring. >> harry's love life, anything he was just spotted in the caribbean with kendall jenner. i know you're thinking didn't these two hook up at the same time last year? remember when they hit slopes in manmouth? maybe harry and kendall can make it work this one d is taking time off in2

>> tenemos los mejores rituales para recibir el han >> cerca de un millón de personas están en times squaren medidas de seguridad sin precedentes. en todas partes del mundo las medidas de seguridad han sido altas vamos con el reporte desde nu >> aquí en times square esta noche habrá 6 mil policías, no es para menos porque un hombre en new york fue acusaso de apoyar estado islámico. un mini ejército de policías patruyan la gran manzana para cuidar a las personas que viven el año nuevo en el times square >> lo mejor es hacer lo mismo de siempre porque así le decimos a los malos que podemos seguir con nuestras vidas >> a un hombre de new york se le condenó por planear matar civiles en la noche de año nuevo en favor de estado islámico. este año las medidas de seguridad incluyen 6 mil policías >> (información en pantalla) >> decenas de francotiradores vigilaran desde el aire >> habrá cosas que el público vera. >> las autoridades dicen que no hay una amenazada para new york y que times square será el lugar más seguro del planeta >> creo que la vigilancia en new york está fuerte, la gente está coo

new york city times square. us number one. >> happy 2016 everybody! >> happy new year! >> i love it. we love it. to everybody out there, rick leventhal did a terrific job. outstanding job. >> it was great hearing from all the 2016 candidates. well most of the 2016 candidates. had some really funny answers. great answers tonight. >> special thanks to donald trump and his family dr. ben carson rubio, cruz, carly fiorina coming in live. thank you for inviting us into your home tonight. god bless america and happy new year! >> happy new year, america! good thing geico offers affordable renters insurance. with great coverage it protects my personal belongings should they get damaged, stolen or destroyed. [doorbell] uh, excuse me. delivery. hey. lo mein, szechwan chicken chopsticks soy sauce and you got some fortune cookies. have a good one. ah, these small new york apartments... protect your belongings. let geico help you with renters insurance. >>> hello, everyone. tom shillue. the new year's eve special. tonight we

how about times square? be safe down there.he attention, it's much appreciated. >> you born and raised in new york? >> born and raised. >> everyone's giving us smiles. we have no complaints. >> it's the greatest place in the world. >> i want to give company 27 a shout out. and 28 as well. >> i love it. whole company's got to be represented here. give them all a shout out. your parents must be very proud of you. >> yes. >> well done for the favoli family, to have three incredible boys like this -- or men -- excuse me, serving new york city. i love it. >> so married and married. >> no, no, no, no girlfriend. >> wish we could be with them on new year's eve. >> no girlfriend. >> no one to kiss at midnight. >> oh, my goodness, what a leadoff. >> we're going to keep them here. with the favoli brothers, they've got our six, right? >> i'm sure your girlfriends called and said huh-uh, you aren't kissing kimberly. >> the we're glad to give back to the community here with nypd. it was great, because you were down with rick leventhal earli

the biggest party live going on now in new york city hundreds of thousands packing times square withpolice officers keeping an eye. sara is there with some excited revel revelers. >> good evening, we're about an hour from midnight when the ball drops and what a crowd it is, more than a million people all packed in tight from around the world. some started lining up as early as 11:00 in the morning, showing real dedication to what many consider a bucket list item, new year's eve in times square. while they've been waiting, performers have been performing. including carrie underwood and others. police a visible presence here tonight. 6,000 officers assigned to time square making sure everyone gets 2016 off to a fun start and safe start. i'm sarah. >> embracing were overshadows e by a threat in munich. they had to shut down the city and party goers were told to avoid big crowds. so far, they haven't found anything suspicious. >>> for us tonight, all about the weather and what we can expect throughout the area. it's been mild all december long. why get cold now? tomorrow, we will be cool

the countdown is on in times square as they're about an hour away from the new year! hope you're having a good new year's eve. i'm sheila brummer. matt breen is off tonight. hawkeye fans hope to ring in the ktiv's sam curtiss joins us live tonight, at one of the biggest parties in town. he's live at the hard rock hotel and casino in downtown sioux city tonight. sam. for new years eve, it looks like this is the place to be in the sioux city area. (ad lib current situation) tomorrow, there's one spot in sioux city that many hawkeye in hawkeye tradition. and a large part of that tradition are the people, the fans. on gamedays, this grill is a vital part of the gameplan. but for the rose bowl friday, it's taking a seat on the bench. "it will not be going tomorrow," said john tremmel. john tremmel has manned it during iowa football games for a couple decades now. "since hayden fry started, we started a deal where he grills for hawkeye fans that show up. a gentleman's agreement with the late owner of marty's tap, martin allard. "you can't afford me per hour," said john trem

the pictures coming in as a crowd of 1 million builds in times square. thousands of new york city police officers, the most ever, on high alert to keep everyone safe. and tonight, we're learning of a terror arrest in new york, an alleged isis supporter accused of plotting a new year's attack. but we begin with incredible images from overseas. take a look at that. a massive high rise inferno in dubai, erupting hours before the world famous fireworks display. abc's alex marquardt with the news coming in at this hour. >> reporter: a towering inferno. tonight, one of dubai's most famous luxury hotels consumed by flames. >> yes, i can see a lot of debris coming down from the building and it's getting bigger and bigger. >> reporter: the fire started on the 20th floor of this 63-story hotel, and was visible from all around. the roar of the fire heard in video shot by eyewitnesses. it was just under three hours before dubai was to hold its famous new year's fireworks show, starting nearby at the world's tallest building. >> it kind of caused chaos here, some peo

we see a lot of people in time's square. this morning it was desolate. at 6:00 a.m., people are up, starting to go about their business even though it's so cold, life doesn't stop. people have things to do like work in the cold. this is video we got of con ed workers in morning working away. we know they like to do the work in the middle of the night it's cold in the middle of the night. temperatures this morning, when i left long island, 12 degrees. it feels like it's in the single digits. most people have everything wrapped up. you can you can see in some people is their eyes as they walk around the streets now of new york city. we did talk to people who are used to the cold say it's cold.

we've seen some live pictures of times square this morning. the streets are already -- they have to hose them down after all this. >> that as well. >> lots of good stuff left on the roads. okay. 6:33. time for weather and traffic. >> i saw some confetti on the elevator here in the building. not sure if it made its way up to rock. >> you know, our stage manager here came in with a little glitter on her face. >> she always does. >> i was going to say, that's not a new year's thing for her. let's take a look at your new year's weather headlines. cool and dry as we're starting off 2016. finally chilly weather to talk about throughout the weekend and throughout much of next week as well. temperatures, you'll see a major change there. we're not used to it after this warm december. we're finally getting below freezing in central park. december. that was the first time that's never happened. we are going to get below freelzing over the next few days for sure. here's a look at storm tracker. you can see we have lots of clouds outside right now. we're e

in the meantime, the cleanup continues in times square. ben: robert moses has been there all morning. >> reporter: it is getting a whole lot cleaner. the cheering has been replaced by heavy machinery being brought in to get all of this stuff out of the way. many people have gone home to nurse the hangover that was surely follow all the celebration. you may have a vacation day today. i can assure you, the sanitation department does not. the workers got right to work at the stroke of midnight. getting rid of all the evidence of the fund that the place here last night. last year, sanitation workers cleared about 48 tons of debris. we are expecting a similar what a celebration that was. the confetti fell, kisses were exchanged. everything on -- everything unfolded smoothly. 6000 cops seen and unseen were here. canines kept in eye on everything. this was well guarded and everything went off without a hitch. those who gathered here had plenty of time to waste. looking ahead and making resolutions for 2016. >> be happy and travel around the world

the news from times square is it's warm, everyone is having a great time. everyone feels safe and are looking forward to the ind of 2015 and a new start in 2016? >> thanks to you. >> see you at midnight. still ahead dash darn missouri battles wide-spread flooding, we speak to experts searching for answers. >> on hard earned, what would you do? >> the army is the last resort, but i will do anything necessary for my family... >> when you're running out of choices... >> maybe i should become a nun... do nuns smoke? >> and your back's against the wall... >> i have a problem... i don't speak english... >> hard earned pride... hard earned respect... hard earned future... a real look at the american dream hard earned only on al jazeera america >>> and welcome back to al jazeera america. a live look at times square. less than an hour away from the big countdown. thousands of people at new york city ready to ring in 2016 >>> a different scene in dubai. investigators are searching for the cause of a massive new year's eve fire at a luxury skyscraper. 16 are said to h

reporting from time's square, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >>> the first ball drop happened back in 1907. >>> some new year's celebrations had many on high alert even canceling events in some places, the threat of terrorism led to tighter security than normal. >> germans ushered in 2016 under the close watch of security officials. in berlin, revellers were scattered at a major outdoor event. in munich a different story people there were told to stay away from two of the train stations because of a serious and imminent threat by isis suicide bombers. the warning came hours before the country rang in the new year. in brussels the official party was canceled after the arrest of 2 men suspected of planning holiday attacks. some thought it was an over reaction. >> i think it is down to the threat of terrorism, i think we >>> saw two attacks from isis in 2015 2015 celebrations scaled back, and grated thousands of soldiers on duty yesterday. police were also on alert. 6,000 nypd officers made sure the time's square celebration without any problems in rochester in up state new york, the firework

it's hard to believe that two hours ago time square here was filled with 1 million people! ter the ball dropped, the crowd wasted no time leaving time square. but even right now, there is a heavy police presence. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: midnight in new york and a start to a brand new year. >> it was amazing! i'm so happy! whoa!!! >> bringing in an awesome 2016 right here in the big apple! >> reporter: people from all over the world came for the party, including chan from hong kong. >> it's amazing! >> and she's from great britain. >> love it, love it, love it! >> reporter: and safe to say, she's excited! >> i just want to cry! it's fantastic! >> reporter: why are you crying? >> it's a once in a lifetime experience! >> reporter: and the weather is another thing to celebrate. the temperature here in new york is about 10 degrees above normal. >> nice and warm. >> reporter: in the wake of recent terrorist attacks, some 6,000 police officers patrolled time square, including new york city's police commissioner. the partyers took it in stride. they showed up early in the

. >> and everyone can say they took part in this year's biggest celebration. >> reporting from times squarey new year. >>> time now for a taste with tori on this new year's eve. as we near the midnight hour. parties all over the area are in full swing. cbs3's vittoria woodill is ringing in 2016 in style. she went to an iconic building where tonight it's like hollywood on the schuylkill. ♪ >> reporter: dress rehearsal 50 plus crew are staging this iconic building to feel like the sets of hollywood. >> action it's vintage hollywood new year's eve atwater works. >> for one night only let us take you behind theville set ropes of the biggest night of the year. >> really want them to be transported to a different pla place. >> meet the visionary behind the lense our director. >> we different rooms different time periods we started with silent films much casablanca bar and then we move to the ballroom which was hitchcock which is 1950s early '60's. >> keep those credits rolling with the executive producer who scouter the water work and it factor years ago. >> i would come home from the poconos. i'

you got nothing on times square. last year the sanitation department said it removed more than 48 tons of debris. how much longer will your guys be out here? looks like the task is pretty well done, but how much longer left? >> what happens we have 85%. but we still get residual confetti blows off the buildings which put us back down to 75. we have to recap streets and we get it done eventually. >> is, six, five, four, three, one. happy new year. >> reporter: 2016 got off to rousing start as confetti fell. public displays of affection were totally okay, encouraged in fact. one million people gathered here under watchful eyes of nearly 6,000 police officers seen and unseen. despite fears of an attack everything went off without a hitch. those who gathered here waited for hours, which give them plenty of time to look back on 2015 and make resolutions for 2016. >> get better grades. >> live more intentionally with everything i do. >> be happy and travel around the around the world. >> i want to get engaged. >> reporter:

signal problems. 1, 2, 3 in time's square. sick land and the 5 trains signal problems at dyre expect delays. long island railroad was reporting signal problems now a track condition. a couple of late trains as a result. we will keep our eye on long island railroad this morning. new jersey transit, metro north doing okay. cross bronx west near the sheraton an accident. street cleaning rules are in effect today. ken, over to you. >> heather, thank you. >>> these frigid temperatures are quite the shock to the system. after such warm start to the winter, it's especially she chilly for anyone stuck outside. one of those people is kristin thorne live in time's square who knows how it feels outside. tell us, kristin. >> reporter: good morning. it's awful. you can tell by the sound of my voice having a sore throat is at this hour you see a decent amount of people at time's square but this morning it's desolate. a lot of people are going to work, doing what they have to do but you heard bill mention we are talking single digit feeling

. >>> more than 1 million people packed time square. as soon as the crowd cleared the big clean up began. here's eyewitness news reporter clark. >>> new year's eve in new york city. there's no bigger party any where in the world. a million revelers jammed into time square thursday night to watch the iconic crystal ball slowly descend at midnight and usher in 2016. >> the nypd made sure revelers the department displayed an unprecedented. on the ground 6,000 more heavily armed officers cover the 20 block span with bomb sniffing dogs and everyone was screened before they were allowed into one of the spectator pens in time square. after the recent terror attacks in paris and san bernardino california the nypd enhanced a security plan to make sure everyone was safe. >> there's nothing new we're doing just more of it. more cameras, more dogs. secondary screenings. >> reporter: after every big party there's always a big clean up. the to get 1 million people out of the way. >> who wants to leave a good party, this is new york. >> reporter: depu

finally a look at time's square, no problems to report here throughout time's square. alternate side parking rules are in effect today citywide. back to you, lori, ken. >> debbie, thank you. >>> still ahead on "eyewitness news this morning," the governor of michigan apologizing for the water crisis in flint. the steps he is taking that could reveal what he knew about the problems there. >> security measures are in place to prevent another escape by the drug lord el chapo. the question is, is it enough? >> he says he is not a hero. many would disagree. actor jamie foxx jumps into the wind from the northwest around 5 miles per hour. let's get into the meat of it here. a major storm on the way for the weekend. first flakes hold off until friday night. for many areas, especially north of the city, this doesn't begin until after daybreak saturday. all bets are off during the day saturday. a high impact event during the day. heavy snow at times. high winds could gust up to 55 miles per hour at the coast. with the higher than normal tides did you to the full moon there could

there are 6,000 officers around times square.tors and sniffer bombs -- dogs are here, there's probationers loose on the people of new york out here hoping an army and 1,000 cameras looking at us. there's 14 entry points. the crowds and the checkpoints in and outs. i had difficulty getting here myself. it's tight, no threat against new york, but no one is taking chances. >> what is the reaction like on the ground there with the people looking to have a good dime. >> the crowd is waving the balance. they have the crowd being entertained by the star. a singer song writer. demi devado. cary underwood appears want. it's a wonderful evening, there's 90 minutes to go. everyone is having a good time. the weather is warm. big crowds. a lot of fun. happy new year to you. >> thaw does it for the international half hour of news on al jazeera. "america tonight" is next. but first a look at some of the biggest celebrations around the world. world. . >> >>> on "america tonight", a special look at the force beneath the wave. >> i felt i was in a

that's not how i want to spend my time here in times square. where is your sled? >> i don't got one. >> where is yours? >> i don't have one. >> come on. this is time for fun in new york city. poppy we're -- they're from boston. the snow hasn't melted from last year yet. poppy, it is going to get deep here. i'm telling you, what we have here, i've seen a couple of snow angels for the first time ever. we're going to get another 12 inches on what what we see here already. people are going to have to walk home, stay home and please don't go out. i was out for three hours earlier this morning and it got worst and worst and worst. all the taxis were getting stuck. if you don't have four-wheel drive or somebody with you from the national guard, it's time to get off and stay off at 12:30, the ban is real. it doesn't just mean please stay off. it means do stay off, poppy. >> it absolutely does. and i think, chad, one of the things you're concerned about, right, is the rapid speed of the snow? again, this is nearly twice, expected to be twice as worst, twice as bad as they w

security is tight in times square tonight. new york city police officers set up checkpoints before letting anyone joined a crowd of people here to see the ball drop. revelers were divided intense waiting hours ahead of time to get a good view. >> all the security and the military is just crazy. reporter: does it make you feel more secure or less secure? >> definitely more secure. reporter: 6000 cops in and out of uniform are here the crossroads of the world -- to make sure to saban. as a precaution. cement barricades lined the streets just blocks from the main stage and members of the joint terror attack force have eyes on times square thanks to technology and the help of hundreds of security cameras around the city. >> we get a very good overview. i'm from florida so it feels good to be protected. reporter: senator chuck schumer says there are no credible threats aimed at times square or the new york metro area this evening. in spite of the extra security at did nothing to dampen the spirits of those eager to ring in the new y

cheers about a million people crowded into new york city's times square to watch the famous ball drop to ring in 2016. organizers expected another 100 million people in the u-s to watch it on t- v, with worldwide viewership of more than a billion. the ball is 12 feet in diameter and weighs nearly 12-thousand pounds. it's covered with nearly three-thousand waterford crystal triangles and more than 32- thousand l-e-d lights. the annual celebration has been going on for more than a century, and the famous times square ball made its debut on december 31, 1907. january 1st typically brings some new laws in iowa. here's a brief glance at those taking effect today. anyone wanting to sell insurance for portable electronics, like cell phones, will need to have a license or face fines. records for cases resulting in dismissal or acquittal. the department of human services will become the only agency to license child care programs that public and private schools operate. and iowans will be able to sell a motor vehicle for scrap metal under certain conditions without special documents. a state pr

to unprecedented security in times square.eelings as the world welcomes 2016. >> up in flames. the fire in a high rise hotel. fear and smoke spreading through the 66-story building. the injuries, evacuations and investigation. >> holiday misery. the mississippi river at record levels. the deadly and rare wintertime flooding. the property damage and the relief in the forecast. >>> and later, airline hero. the pilot who didn't have to turn the entire plane around because he saw upset passengers in the terminal who missed his flight, but he did make a u-turn and he really saved the day. it's friday, january 1st. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good morning on this new year's day. i'm lauren lyster. >> i'm phillip mena. happy new year. >> happy new year to you. >> absolutely. we spent this new year's hanging out here at work. >> we have the party favors to prove it. we should ring in the new year with 2016. >> that's right. did not stop the celebrations and it won't stop the celebrations us being here at

right now about one million drop in times square. luke bryan, demi lovato and carrie underwood are performing tonight. nearly 6000 police officers and members of a specialized counterterrorism unit are patrolling the area. hundreds of additional security cameras and radiation detectors were added to the area. and people in the center of times square had to go through 14 security checkpoints. >> this is one of the great events in this country each year. about a million people are expected. it' s a fantastic party. we' re gonna keep it safe, it' s going to be one of safest places in the united states tonight. tom: you can watch the live countdown until the ball drops on wmur. dick clark' s new years rockin eve is going on until newsnine and will resume again at 11:30. here' s a new years present for you gas prices broke the $2 a gallon average in new hampshire today. a gallon of unleaded is averaging $2 a gallon nationally, but in the granite state, it fell one cent overnight to $1.99 a gallon. as jean mackin shows us, that gives drive

we start with kelly wright in new york city times square. lights are bright but broadway is dim. first time in a long time broadway snows cancelled tonight. kelly, how is it looking out there? >> reporter: it looks good. everyone is playing and want to get on camera. broadway closed down at the advice of mayor de blasio. he commended them for doing that for the right move and that was the fact that he didn't want employees stuck here in the city. and all of the people in sometimes square and showing off for the camera and they are having a good time. it is new york. that's what you do when it is snowing and you are in a blizzard of 2016. and we can show you what is happening. some areas people are coming down to enjoy times square and we are taking pictures of them. >> we have three feet. i am from boston. >> you can handle this. >> yes we can. >> we have three foot. >> what do you think of new york? >> it is good>> reporter: before it gets out of control. we'll try to focus away from the crowd. we'll show you other things. and go on and show times square in terms of what is happe

in new york's times square... the ball drop was nothing short of spectacular. meghan hughes reports on the celebrations.. and tensions on this holiday. 3 3 script:nats nyc countdown 3-2- 1 the crowds packing time square celebrated the iconic moment without incident.happy new years natsthe nypd promised safety and delivered. around the world--(nats))2016 got a warm--and safe--welcome from sydney harbor--(nats)to moscow.in dubai---a massive hotel fire lit up the sky three hours before the fireworks were to begin. sot 1st witness (phoner):i can see from the building it's getting

we will have a live report from times square next.n: the most famous celebration in america is underway and under tight guard. 6000 police officers are patrolling times square's. we are joined from amid the celebration with how it 's shaping up. how does it look? reporter: good to be with you, leon. it certainly has gotten more festive in the last hour or so. the crowd got here earlier this afternoon, some of them earlier this morning to try to stake out a spot. lesswill be rewarded in than an hour with a prime view times ball drop in square. security is a big concern for the crowd. ,hey had multiple check points multiple layers of security before they could get this close. certainly different for a lot of these folks, coming to a celebration in new york, but a lot of them we spoke with earlier said they were happy, willing to go through the little of having bags checked and going through the knowing nypd, just was taking extra steps to keep them safe this year. leon? leon: thank you, karen, and happy new year. the weather is really c

. >> take a look at these live pictures of new york's times square. just hours ago, the crossroads of the world was packed with a million revellers and 6,000 police officers. >> three, two, one -- happy new year! >> it's finally 2016. and people around the world are ringing in the new year with those three familiar words. >> all: happy new year! >> happy new year! >> from a jam-packed times square in new york, all of the way to moscow, crowds cheered as colorful fireworks displays painted the night sky. new zealand was the first to ring in the new year, with australia nipping at its heel. lighting up the famous sydney harbor. celebrations from hong kong to sky. one show in particular left the world watching in a different kind of awe. in dubai, even with a hotel fire raging nearby, the world's tallest building, the burj khalifa, 1.6 tons of fireworks carried on their display as scheduled. all across the globe millions crowded historic landmarks just to get a glimpse of the fireworks. cities around the world are in a heightened state of alert. paris ca

and in times square security is tighter than ever. waldman has the new precautions authorities are taking there. >> reporter: a million people are expected to ring in the new year here in times square. and along with the confetti, there is caution in the air. thousands of cops patrolling the crossroads of the world, performing thorough searches of folks arriving early this morning to claim a front row seat. officials have assured the public there are no credible threats. >> we have a constant threat analysis stream that we are constantly reviewing. but again we are not aware of any threat. >> reporter: the nypd not taking any chances. 6,000 patrol officers are assigned to the times square festivities. that's 800 more than last year. visitors are seeing heavily armed counterterrorism teams and bomb sniffing dogs. rooftop patrols and helicopters also keeping an eye on the crowd. >> there will be measures you will see and measures you won't see. >> reporter: partiers are being hand screened twice. once when entering, and at the point of

weijia jiang / stand up: once the ball dropped, the crowd wasted no time leaving times square . and an army of sanitation workers moved in to clean up. crews removed tons of confetti and debris left behind by partygoers. planning for new year's eve 2016 weijia jiang, cbs news, new york. (michelle mortensen) more than 100 million americans.. and at least a billion people from around the worldwide were expected to watch the festivities on television. /// (( 2:35 music playing 2:45)) ((patrick walker)) las vegas definitely did not disappoint last night when the clock struck midnight. hundreds of people filled the strip to watch all the fireworks go off on the different strip properties. clean-up crews were able to get the strip cleaned up in just hours. /// ((michelle mortensen)) > while everyone was out celebrating the new year.. others were saying "i do" at midnight. las vegas wedding chapels saw a stream of lovers. this is the "little white wedding chapel". the owner says lots of people scrambled to get married last night for all sorts of reasons. some truly wanted to have a wed

some one million people gathered in times square last night to watch the crystal ball drop. patrick: good morning. i'm patrick hussion. allyson: and i'm allyson powell . right? dale: we had so much rain this past year. we have dry weather to take you through thursday next q week. we will be dry today. the rain is impacting the coastal areas and off the coast by tomorrow. temperatures will climb into the 50's for the upstate and upper here is a quick look at the temperature right now. 52 in greenville. boone is one of the cooler places. a little wind chill coming into play. 56 for the upstate. 40's in the mountains. cool nights and pleasant days through next week. allyson: thank you. the clemson tigers return to death valley at 5:00 today as orange bowl champs. they'll rest up before playing for a national title against alabama. patrick: we have reaction but first ricardo lemcompte with the orange bowl highlights. richard: despite having the nation's longest win streak at 16 games, clemson came into but that is why you play out the game. the majority of the fans wearing clems

we have a live picture from times square.ed in preparation for the annual ball drop that will usher in the new year. randy gyllenhaal starts new year's eve coverage. randy, what a great night for skating and fireworks. all good. >> reporter: it feels like winter for the first time in a while. on christmas the ice was milted. now look at all these people having fun. we're waiting on the mid-fight fireworks show to begin but earlier families got a sneak peek with music anyone will recognize. [ "star wars" theme ] to the iconic theme of "star wars," fireworks filled the philadelphia skyline. the force was extra strong on this night. >> my eardrums were popping. >> reporter: they were that loud? >> yes. >> reporter: with incredible amounts of gun powder and explosives timed perfectly to the sound track of this year's most popular film. >> i enjoyed the "star wars" theme. very creative. >> reporter: thousanding watching the 6:00 p.m. display geared toward younger families who don't want to stay up million midnight. the show took 4

. >> in times square. >> the midwinter snowed today. >> i am the great oracle of mount philadelphia. >> at this farm in new jersey, your source of ostrich meat. >> ostrich murder. it sounds really good. >> people in new jersey. he felt an earthquake. i talked to a university student who said that he felt his bed start to shake in a dorm. >> i could see my bed swaying back and forth. >> united states geological survey said that it was in fact not an earthquake responsible for the tremors. they believe that it was a sonic boom. the sonic boom was what caused it, it was caused by testing. >> you are chasing a story about another slashing in new york city, this time hitting really close to home. have been a bunch of random slashings and stabbings. new yorkers are resilient and legal about our normal activity day-to-day. until this big guy that i know, he lived here in times square, trying to have a lovely evening with his girlfriend. on the way out he was attacked by a man on the greek. >> honestly it happened so quickly. you know, i just reacted. fight or float and i must fight kind of