Mass for 25,000 at the National Basilica of the immaculate conception. Work has been going on for months and Church Officials say its worth it. The joy, the excitement, the absolute joy when someone receives their ticket and they know they are going to be here and celebrate mass with the pope. Reporter as excitement builds for his first public appearances, catholics we spoke with say the pontiffs presence is extremely meaningful. Oh, just enrichment of our faith. Its just very nice. Very nice. Reporter and it will be important to note that what the pope says over the next few days will be closely watched. He had some criticism for the government and the people of cuba. What he says here in the United States will be very, very closely watched. Well have the latest for you coming up tonight on cbs 2 news at 11 00. With the popes arrival in the United States, theres excitement and anticipation especially in washington for they are anxious to hear his message. Cbs 2s tony aiello joining us
One more time before the official end of summer. South beach in Staten Island was teeming with beachgoers today. Prime spots on the beach were grabbed, and they were rewarded with a spectacular day. Meteorologist jeff smith joins us with our first look at the Labor Day Weekend forecast. Jeff . Reporter apparently mother Florida State does not care about calendars. Tell us are going to be getting even hotter. 86 degrees in the park, cooler along coastal sections. Kicking in now, sending your temperatures down to 75, down to 80 at the park. Up to 90 in the hudson valley. Further away from the cooler influence. Dew points measuring the amount of moisture in the atmosphere, between invigorating and pleasant right now. These are going to be rising over the next several days. We have eye heat wave potentially starting tomorrow. Lows tonight in the meantime, getting down to 68 in the park. A last 50s in the northern and western suburbs. Check out tomorrow. The high reaching all the way up to