Labor Day

Chris Jose has the details from the Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

West Indian American Day parade continues after five people were shot in Brooklyn. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.

UPDATE: One of the victims has died. Five people were shot as a result of a dispute as thousands celebrated West Indian American Day in Brooklyn on Monday, according to police. A high-ranking law enforcement source at the scene near Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue said that a gunman stood up on a parade barrier on the north side of…

New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade kicked off Monday with thousands of revelers dancing and marching through Brooklyn in one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture. The annual Labor Day event, now in its 57th year, turns the borough’s Eastern Parkway into a kaleidoscope of feather-covered costumes and colorful flags as participants make their way down...

NBC New York’s Romney Smith reports.

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Where has summer gone? Labor Day weekend is already here.  It’s unofficially the last weekend of summer, when we plan our last beach weekend or barbecue event before fall activities take over our calendars. And, thankfully, most of the weekend weather will cooperate with any last-minute summer activities you want to squeeze in. But our days won’t be completely rain-free. Out...

Where has summer gone? Labor Day Weekend is almost upon us.  It’s unofficially the last weekend of summer, when we plan our last beach weekend or barbecue event before fall activities take over our calendars.  The good news is that you’ll be able to enjoy a good bit of outdoor summer fun, but rain will also make an appearance. Of...

Unlike other federal holidays, most stores and major retailers are open on Labor Day. Here are a few that will be closed this year on Sept. 2, 2024.

Labor Day weekend is the last blast of summer vacation, and that means lots of Americans will be traveling. Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are all expected to be packed for the long holiday weekend.

A nationwide ground stop was issued for United Airlines flights Tuesday, just as the long Labor Day weekend travel was coming to an end.

Millions of people are traveling for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Carolyn Manno reports.

The Jersey Shore is as popular as ever heading into the Labor Day weekend, beachgoers are looking to have a fun and safe time. Ted Greenberg reporting.

The NYPD will be using drones during the J’Ouvert Festival in order to help with security, but members of the public have privacy concerns. Marc Santia reporting.

Those attending outdoor parties or barbecues in New York City this weekend may find an uninvited guest looming over their festivities: a police drone.

If you’re squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expect lots of company.

Labor Day travelers, beware: Hurricanes Idalia and Franklin could make traveling this weekend more complicated, and more expensive.

May Day, known internationally as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, is a special holiday celebrated by over 60 countries on May 1 to honor the achievements of workers. Here’s a history of the holiday from the Industrial Workers of the World and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Lifestyle curator Stacie Krajchir-Tom shares her advice and favorite finds that will elevate your backyard party to the highlight of the summer.