Union Electricians Bring Light to the World’s Most Famous NYE Party

Behind the scenes at the world-famous ball drop on New Year’s Eve in Times Square, members of IBEW Local 3’s Sign Division working for union signatory employer AMA Sign & Electric got the job done in time to ring in 2023. This year’s Waterford Crystal ball arrived at One Times Square on Tuesday, December 27. Local 3 electricians replaced crystal panels, installed the 11,000-pound ball, and flipped the switch at the countdown to midnight. Read more about their work featured by amNewYork!