Morning Brief: September 1

Here's what's going on in New York City this Labor Day. [Timeout]

Weather

Mostly cloudy today, with chances of showers and thunderstorms.  Humid, with highs in the lower 80s.  More chances of rain tonight, with lows in the lower 70s. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Severe weather disrupts Labor Day weekend in New York. [CBS Local]

New York City Labor Day Parade features non-union for the first time. [WFUV]

Horse racing icon retires.NY Times]

New York's casino venture won't be easy. [Poughkeepsie Journal]

Sports

The New York Meta are in Miami playing the Marlins today at 1:10.

On Stage Tonight

A Decade of Soul @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill, 8.

Rebel Tumbau @ Blue Note Jazz Club, 10:30.

Today in History

In 1939, World War II begins when Germany invades Poland.