New Year's Eve celebrations took place across the Island as crowds gathered to celebrate the start of 2026. 

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Kevin Brennan celebrates the the new year with his daughter Piper, 4, at the Midnight on Main on Main Street in Patchogue.

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The Electric Dudes perform at the Farmingdale family-friendly early New Year’s Eve ball drop.

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Nicole Johnson, 35, and Christopher Angelo, 51, from Massapequa, in Times Square.

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Alex Fullman, of Bellport, celebrates the the new year with his daughter Elizabeth, 3, while attending the Midnight on Main on Main Street in Patchogue.

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Bernadette Tynan and her daughter Hailey, of Farmingdale, enjoy some hot chocolate as they await the countdown at the Farmingdale family-friendly early New Year’s Eve ball drop.

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Crowds gather at Times Square in the evening ahead of the ball drop. Many had been outside for hours.

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As the ball drop neared the crowd filled in at the Farmingdale family-friendly early New Year’s Eve ball drop.

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Serving the crowd at the Farmingdale family-friendly early New Year’s Eve ball drop.

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Jackie, 25, from Brentwood, who works for the NYPD, arrived at Times Square at 10 a.m. ahead of the ball drop.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore. Credit: Randee Daddona, Michael A. Rupolo Sr.

Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.

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