OPINION: As summer comes to an unofficial end, we salute the American worker
Welcome back to work to all our readers and their families!
For some, this a long-awaited three-day vacation marking the unofficial end of what was a long, hot summer. Sadly, it also marks the last chance to enjoy the city’s public pools, although some will remain open a few more days.
For those with West Indian roots, it marks the biggest party of the year beginning with the J’Ouvert celebration in early hours before dawn, leading to the day-long West Indian American Carnival and Parade in the very heart of Brooklyn.