The National Weather Service's forecasts indicate mild and occasionally gusty weather for New York's boroughs as they prepare to celebrate the New Year.

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The NYC area is forecasted to have rain and drizzle with temperatures around the mid-40s, per the NWS, affecting all boroughs with similar conditions.

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New York City faces a rainy transition into the new year, with the National Weather Service forecasting showers and highs in the mid-50s for the weekend.