Instead of taking the day off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, many around the tri-state area paid tribute to the civil rights icon through events and by volunteering in their communities. New York City’s largest celebration in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off Monday morning at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. It is the 34th year...

Former football player Chris Canty, along with hundreds of Comcast volunteers, came together to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service in Mott Haven, the Bronx.

A powerful ceremony at the Brooklyn Academy of Music was held in memory of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, where people reflected on how far we have come since his life, and how far we still have to go. Erica Byfield reports.

Volunteers helped Harlem food bank on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and in his spirit. Gaby Acevedo reports.

Dozens of volunteers got together in Harlem to help paint a local community center Monday, it’s all part of giving back in the name of Martin Luther King Jr. Gaby Acevedo reports.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a New Jersey group is honoring Dr. King’s legacy by helping children in need. Gus Rosendale reports.

Rev. Al Sharpton took aim at President Trump Monday for having no plans on his public schedule to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. Melissa Russo reports.

Former football player Chris Canty, along with City Year and dozens of Comcast NBC volunteers, came together to honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service in Mott Haven, the Bronx.

New York City’s largest celebration in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. kicked off Monday morning at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.