Hey, how was your Labor Day weekend?

Too short? That's what you always say. It's no fun to roll out of bed early and drag yourself into work after the last three-day weekend of the summer.

But the weather is still nice and there are plenty of things to do in New York City this September:

• New York Fashion Week and Fashion's Night Out
• 2010 U.S. Open
• September NYC Street Fairs and Farmer's Markets
• September NYC Events

And remember: Columbus Day weekend is only a little more than six weeks away.

Spend your three-day Labor Day Weekend at home in New York City.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and your last weekend of easier reservations and smaller crowds while the summer vacationers are away.

As of Thursday, Hurricane Earl is not expected to hit New York City directly. Old Earl will cause some wind and rain on Friday, but the forecast is for sunshine on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

We've got a long list of fabulous Labor Day Weekend events and things to do in NYC. Eat out, catch a concert, watch some world-class tennis, frolic at a street fair, visit a museum, shop until you drop, and more.

Why not cut out of work now and get started early?

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and a time of introspection and repentance. In 2010, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 8th and ends at nightfall on September 10th.

Find a place to attend High Holiday services in Manhattan in 2010 -- See our listings of High Holiday services in New York City -- including several free services, services for children and families, and more.

High Holy Days for NYC LGBT Community -- Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, New York's LGBT Synagogue and the largest of its kind in the world, commemorates the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with special services that are open to everyone.

The 2010 U.S. Open starts today and if you're a serious tennis fan, you probably have plans to spend some time in Flushing Meadows during the next two weeks (August 30-September 12, 2010).

John Roleke, our About.com guide to Queens, has all the information you need for a fabulous, no-hassle day of tennis appreciation at the U.S. Open this year.

• Top 10 Tips for U.S. Open Visitors -- Find out how to get there, how to minimize your time waiting in lines, what you need to know about security at Arthur Ashe Stadium (leave your bag at home), and much more.
• All About the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis Championships -- Get detailed directions, ticket buying info, and all of the other info you need to know.
• Top 10 Restaurants Near the U.S. Open -- Don't settle for overpriced stadium food. While you're in Queens, try out one of the borough's great restaurants near Flushing Meadows.

See you at the courts!

Photo (c) John Roleke