Name: NYC Joins Nationwide 250 Celebration With Ball Drop
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Description: New York City joined the nationwide America 250 celebration by dropping the iconic New Year’s ball in Times Square, and welcoming over 100 tall ships and naval vessels at the New York harbor.

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New York City joined the nationwide America 250 celebration by dropping the iconic New Year’s ball in Times Square, and welcoming over 100 tall ships and naval vessels at the New York harbor.