Monday, September 1

Today is Labor Day, a federal holiday honoring American workers’ contributions to the nation’s strength and prosperity. Though it is now celebrated on the first Monday of September, the original Labor Day celebration, organized by trade unions and held right here in New York City, was marked on September 5, 1882 — a Tuesday.

The forecast calls for a mostly sunny and pleasant week, with highs in the upper 70s. No rain in the forecast till Friday.

Notices

Our calendar has lots of local events. Click on the link or the lady in the upper righthand corner to check.

City Councilmember Gale Brewer is soliciting input on a proposed design for the $6.89 million renovation of River Run Playground in Riverside Park at West 83rd Street. Email comments to district6@

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