is the second largest in the country, with 40,000 in attendance during a typical year. The Buffalo Ball Drop is held annually from the Electric Tower in Roosevelt Plaza. It was nearly canceled in 2010 (due mainly to the effects of the late 2000s recession) before a last-minute sponsorship drive brought in the necessary funds to successfully carry out the festivities. The event is broadcast on both 97 Rock (through the radio) and on ABC 7 Buffalo (on television), usually in split screen so that the viewers may see both the Times Square, and Electric Tower ball drops simultaneously. Cheektowaga, New York: A ball is dropped during the day on New Year's Eve to offer an alternative for families. Hamburg, New York: A ball is dropped. The ball drop was discontinued in 2018 because of dangerously cold temperatures. New York City (Times Square): In its current iteration since 2008–09, a ball covered in Waterford Crystal panels has been lowered from the top of One Times Square. The Times Square Ball was originally made of wood and previously metal; during the 1980s, an illuminated apple was used in its place. The ball used to be lit by halogen lamps, but LED has been used since 2008. In 2009, an enlarged version of the new LED-equipped ball became a permanent fixture year-round atop One Times Square. Over a million spectators come to the square each year to see the drop. New York City (rotating locations, Greenwood Heights for 2011): A giant lighted ukulele, dropped by "Sonic Uke" (a local ukulele playing duo), has been dropped each year in a different location since 2004–05. Niagara Falls, New York: A ten-foot Gibson Guitar is dropped from a specially designed 120-foot scaffold at the stroke of midnight at the Hard Rock Cafe. It draws an anticipated crowd of 15,000 to 20,000. North Tonawanda, New York: A ball is dropped as part of New Year's on the Canal. Orchard Park, New York: A ball is dropped. The ball drop was discontinued in 2018 because of dangerously cold temperatures. Rochester, New York: A tree made out of kegs will be dropped to commence 2020. Syracuse, New York: An orange ball was dropped for 2013 and 2014; the event was canceled after that and replaced with a midsummer celebration. Watertown, New York: A beach ball is dropped at noon New Year's Eve, which kicks off the city's season-long