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New Year’s Eve in New York City is more than just a celebration – it’s a global tradition. The Times Square Ball is being prepped to ring in 2016 but continues to shine bright all year around thanks to the innovations in LED lighting. Philips’ president, Amy Huntington, is live from Time Square with details on the new perks. In a New Year’s first, revelers at home can experience the iconic Times Square Ball drop by syncing their at home Hue lighting systems to the ball as it counts down to 2016.