Rulli's new bill would both reaffirm Columbus Day as a federal holiday and punish cities and states that replaced the celebration of it with Indigenous Peoples Day. "We are not going to allow any American municipality to think that they have power over the federal government," he said.

Eyewitness News anchors Mike Marza and Sandra Bookman anchored our Columbus Day special in a celebration of Italian-American heritage.

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy, to a humble family of wool weavers. He rose through skill and perseverance, not privilege. Against all odds, he convinced the Spanish crown to back his dream of reaching Asia by sailing west — a belief few of his contemporaries shared.

The USPS said in a release: “The U.S. Postal Service will observe Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13. Post Office locations will be closed in recognition of the federal holiday. Only Priority Mail Express items will be delivered on the holiday, and regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14.”

CLEVELAND — The annual Columbus Day parade in Cleveland is set to take place this afternoon in Little Italy. The annual parade, which takes place along Mayfield and Murray Hill roads, begins at 12 p.m. following a mass at Holy Rosary Church.

When it comes to Christopher Columbus, President Donald Trump just gets it. He knows that October 12 is Columbus Day. He knows that the second Monday in October is reserved to celebrate Columbus Day,

The Village of New Hyde Park held its fourth annual Columbus Day celebration on Sunday, Oct. 12, honoring Italian history and heritage, as well as the first

Most restaurants should be open for takeout, delivery, and in-person dining without any changes in schedule. For exact hours and information, check with the restaurant you are interested in patronizing. The New York Stock Exchange is open on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The NYSE usually remains open on the holiday.