Observing Memorial Day, 2007

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It also marks the beginning of summer for many Americans. Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May -- this year on May 28.

History of Memorial Day

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Tri-State Area Memorial Day Events and Parades:

PARADES:

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Pelham Parade

Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade--largest parade in the nation (Queens)

NYC-AREA EVENTS:

NYC Area Beach Guide

Memorial Day Weekend in Parks

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RYE Playland Opens Memorial Day Weekend

N.Y. Philharmonic Memorial Day Concert

Fleet Week 2007

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Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule for NYC

GETTING READY FOR SUMMER TIME:

Rockaway Beach Opens

Swim Season Kicks Off at Orchard Beach

Nassau Health Dept. Pool Safety Reminder

New Jersey Travel Guide

1010 WINS Summer Resources

Accu-Weather

Central Park Summer Fun

NYC Parks & Recreation

NYC Beaches Open Memorial Day Weekend

Jones Beach Concert Theater

TRAVEL:

Port Authority Ready for Memorial Day Weekend Travel

1010 WINS Traffic & Transit

American Automobile Association (AAA)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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