January 1, 2015 2:10 am Crystal Ball Drops, Ushering in 2015 A million people crammed into Times Square ushered in 2015 with cheers, hugs and kisses after the glittering New Year’s Eve ball descended from high above and a ton of confetti wafted down onto revelers below. Local 2:45 I-95 back open: Traffic moving once again following Norwalk fiery crash 3:14 Bomb threats against New York synagogues unfounded, police say 1:36 Clear the Shelters: Microchipping your pets 3:43 Met Gala 2024: What to expect on fashion's biggest night 3:05 Produce Pete: Picking escarole