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Crowds gather at City Hall Plaza for First Night Boston
The party has started Sunday evening as Boston gets ready to celebrate the new year.
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New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to start 2024 with hope for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns across the globe. The march of midnight across time zones included pyrotechnic displays centered on iconic locations including Sydney’s Opera House, the...
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New Year traditions that might bring some luck
We’ve compiled a list of New Year’s traditions from around the world, check them out below.
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What is Watch Night? The New Year's Eve tradition that dates back to the Civil War, explained
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War.
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Countdown to First Night Boston
Thousands of people will gather in Boston to usher in 2024.
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What stores are open and closed on New Year's Eve? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
Here’s a rundown of New Year’s Eve hours for stores across the U.S. this year
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1-2-3 and counting: Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year's Eve thanks to date's pattern
New Year’s Eve could take the cake for the busiest wedding day in Las Vegas thanks to the date’s repeating pattern of 1-2-3, 1-2-3.
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First Night Boston is right around the corner
We’re just four days from from First Night Boston, which is taking place at City Hall Plaza for the very first time. Here’s what you can expect this weekend.
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Boston is ‘excited' to ring in 2024 with First Night, Wu says
Just four days from now, First Night Boston will be taking place at City Hall Plaza for the very first time. However, officials on Wednesday outlined some planning and security measures to address before the big celebration. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said there will be a strong police presence both at City Hall Plaza and throughout all Boston neighborhoods....
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History of ‘Auld Lang Syne' — that New Year's song
As we get ready to ring in the new year, let’s take a look back at the history behind “Auld Lang Syne.”
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First Night Boston moves to City Hall Plaza
First Night Boston, the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration, will have a new home for its hub this year at the newly updated City Hall Plaza, event organizers announced Monday. Hundreds of thousands of people attend the event each year, which this year will start at noon on Sunday, December 31 and ring in 2024, ending around 12:30 a.m. on…
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123-123: This New Year's Eve will undoubtedly stand out
With 2023 roughly halfway over, the end of the year is closer than you might think — and this year, it’s particularly special.
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Maine Teen Faces Federal Charges in New York Machete Attack on New Year's Eve
A man accused of attacking police with a machete near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve is now facing federal terrorism charges after he became determined to wage jihad against the U.S. government, authorities announced Tuesday. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement that Trevor Thomas Bickford was charged with federal crimes in connection with his...
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Man Who Stabbed 2 in NH New Year's Eve Fight Arrested, Police Say
A fight that broke out early on New Year’s Eve left two people stabbed in Manchester, New Hampshire, police said Tuesday, announcing the arrest of a man in the case. Charles Dexter, 35, faces charges of assault, having a deadly weapon, falsifying evidence and riot over the fight that was reported about 6:45 a.m. Saturday, Manchester police said. The fight…
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Teen ‘Homegrown Violent Extremist' Charged in Times Square Machete Attack on NYPD Cops
The teenage suspect in New Year’s Eve machete attack on three NYPD officers near Times Square has been charged with attempted murder, police said.
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Forecast: Monday in 50s as Mild Air Sticks Around
Overnight: Partly cloudy, colder. Lows in the mid 30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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Forecast: 2023 Off to Mild Start
Sunday Evening: Temps in the 40s, partly cloudy.
Overnight: Partly cloudy, colder. Lows in the mid 30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.
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Temperatures Around 50s, 60s as Mild Air Kicks Off New Year
We have more mild temperatures running well above normal for this time of the year.
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Mild Weather Continues on the First Day of 2023
We’re ringing in 2023 the way we left 2022: with more mild air. Rain has departed, and the drier air will work in on the heels of a gusty northwest wind. The wind backs off tonight, but only slightly cooler air will dip in tomorrow. All looks bright and (somewhat) balmy for the Winter Classic at Fenway, but even tomorrow…
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Mild Weather Continues on January 1st
New Year’s Day Today (Sunday): Partly cloudy, patchy fog. Sun breaks out, breezy. Highs in the 50s, 40s north. Overnight Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, colder. Lows in the mid 30s. Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 50.