When Times Square rings in the New Year for 2026, the flurry of confetti will carry messages of hope for the year ahead. All month long, people have visited New York City’s “Wishing Wall” to write down their dreams. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson has more on the dreams of a brighter future as we prepare to ring in 2026.
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