Memorial Day

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

Some Stores Are Already Offering Big Discounts Ahead Of Memorial Day Weekend

William Sonoma, The Gap, Coldwater Creek, and Banana Republic were all holding pre-Memorial Day sales on Monday. Avid shoppers said that it was well worth it to take advantage of the early bargains.

2013/05/20

Workers install a new boardwalk that was damaged six months ago by Superstorm Sandy May 4, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Poll: Most Jersey Residents Gearing Up For Summer Down The Shore

The AAA Clubs of New Jersey conducted a poll earlier this month to gauge New Jersey residents’ travel intentions this summer and to see whether Sandy impacted those plans.

2013/05/20

Gas Pump (file / credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Gas Prices Lower Than This Time Last Year

Although gas prices have nudged up a few cents in the past week, the average price of a gallon of regular, $3.78 on Long Island, is actually about $0.21 less heading into this Memorial Day weekend than this time a year ago.

2013/05/16

5.15.13 Brooke Parkehur and James Briscione

Healthy Grilling Tips For Your Memorial Day Cookout

Chef-instructor James Briscione from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York visited The Couch with his wife, Brooke Parkhurst. Together, they authored the book “Just Married And Cooking.” They also teach couples classes at ICE.

2013/05/15

Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite Picnic Food?

Summer is here which mean it’s time for BBQ and picnic food! Which Is Your Favorite Picnic Food?

2013/05/15

Citi Bike racks at 11th Street and 6th Avenue (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Bike Sharing Program Finally Going Ahead; Preliminary Media Test Held

New York City transportation officials held a media test run Sunday for the city’s long-awaited bike-sharing program – the biggest in the country.

2013/05/12

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, and Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long walk along Ocean Avenue - Feb. 7, 2013 (credit: Tim Larsen / CBSNewYork)

Summer After Sandy: Still Struggling In Sea Bright

WCBS 880 is starting a new weekly series leading to Memorial Day and the summer, focusing on how Jersey Shore towns are working to come back from superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/03

Servicemen Take In The Big Apple During NYC's Fleet Week

New York City’s ‘Fleet Week’ Canceled Due To Federal Budget Cuts

In a statement, Director of Public Affairs Beth Baker said there will be no Navy ships, sailors or Marines in New York City this year for Fleet Week.

2013/04/24

Repairs along Long Island's Ocean Parkway - April 23, 2013 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Ocean Parkway Repairs Nearly Complete On Long Island

Repairs to five miles of hurricane-damaged dunes and two miles of ruined roadway will be finished along Ocean Parkway by this Wednesday, the deadline date for completion.

2013/04/23

Cuomo: All L.I. State Parks, Beaches Set To Open By Memorial Day

The island’s state beaches and inland parks, including Jones Beach, sustained almost $100 million in damage from the October storm, according to the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

2013/04/09