Memorial Day

A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is reflected on the surface of the wall in Washington, DC. The memorial honors US service members of the US armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War, service members who died in service in Vietnam/Southeast Asia, and those service members who were unaccounted for (Missing In Action) during the War. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)

VA: Relief On The Way To End Backlog Of Veterans Still Seeking Disability Benefits

More than 873,000 veterans are waiting for claim decisions. The reason: an antiquated paper filing system; plus a flood of new claims from Vietnam vets who are getting older.

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Cars on approach to the Tappan Zee Bridge - May 24, 2013 (credit: New York State Thruway Authority)

AAA: Most People To Travel By Car For Memorial Day

34.8 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles, but 31.2 million are expected on the roads, according to Robert Sinclair with AAA New York.

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Mobile Couch: Meet The DanceAfrica Dancers

A Memorial Day weekend tradition, DanceAfrica returns for the 36th year with dance, music, art, film, and community events-and featuring the beloved DanceAfrica outdoor bazaar.

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There Is Fun To Be Had In New York City This Memorial Day Weekend

Did your Memorial Day itinerary go down the drain with the rain? Or maybe you waited to long to even make a plan, and now it looks like you’ll be sticking around the wet, Fleet Week-less city this weekend. Not all is lost.

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Phil Hughes (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), Curtis Granderson (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Sweeny: Yankees Thoughts Heading Into Memorial Day Weekend

Some thoughts as the Yankees hit Memorial Day weekend, the first big summer marker of the baseball season…

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Powerful Storms Continue To Come And Go Throughout Tri-State Area

Mother Nature is going to rain on our parade — just in time for Memorial Day weekend

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Hot dog link cutting at Nathan's on Coney Island - May 23, 2013 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Is Back, Now With Wine And Clams

Instead of a ribbon-cutting, there was a ceremonial cutting of the hot dog links at Nathan’s Famous hot dogs on Coney Island Thursday.

2013/05/23

Traffic in New York, NY - File / Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Talking Memorial Day Travel With AAA’s Robert Sinclair

AAA Travel projects 34.8 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 0.9 percent decrease from the 35.1 million people who traveled last year.

2013/05/23

The Chicken or the Egg restaurant in Beach Haven, N.J. (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Long Beach Island Wants You Back At Its Businesses

It’s taken a lot of hard work, sweat, and money to re-open the doors of a lot of businesses impacted by superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/23

Cicadas (file / credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Cicadas Return To New Jersey After 17 Years Just In Time For Memorial Day

They’ve been spotted in Tenafly, Wayne, Colonia, Fanwood, Mendham, and Montclair.

2013/05/23

FILE -- Traffic in New York City. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

AAA: 31.2M To Hit The Roads Memorial Day Weekend

It’s going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation’s highways.

2013/05/22

Tips For Throwing A Memorial Day Party

Kris Schoels, founder of YoungMarriedChic.com, visited The Couch with some ideas to get your party started — from decor that won’t break the bank, to the perfect grill kit for an outdoor cookout.

2013/05/22

5 Moving Memorials In NYC

Memorials make us remember those who have gone, but they also inspire us to great feats in our own lives. Read on for five of New York’s most moving tributes to check out this Memorial Day.

2013/05/22

Sale sign at Banana Republic. (credit: CBS 2)

Savvy Shoppers Already Cashing In On Memorial Day Sales

It’s not Memorial Day yet but many stores have already slashed prices.

2013/05/21

Interviews With Veterans: What Memorial Day Means From A Hero’s Perspective

How do you celebrate Memorial Day, and what does this federal holiday mean to you and your family? Read what some of our country’s veterans had to say about Memorial Day, patriotism and what this annual holiday means to them.

2013/05/21

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