NEW YORK - THE Waterford Crystal ball that drops in Times Square to signal the start of the new year is being displayed at its new permanent perch.
OrganiSers of the New Year's Eve party say the bigger, brighter ball will remain in place all year atop the building at 1 Times Square to celebrate other holidays including Valentine's Day, the Fourth of July and Halloween.
Workers using special tools are installing the dazzling new crystal triangles on the ball.
The 2,700 Waterford Crystal triangles feature a new 'Let There Be Joy' design. They depict an angel with uplifted arms. They have cuts on both sides to maximize the light refraction within them.
The ball is on display beginning on Saturday. -- AP
