Morning Brief: December 23

by Kris Venezia | 12/23/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: December 23

NYC officials hold press conference after murder of two NYPD officers.

Need to Know

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton seek balance after two killings. [NYT]

North Korea loses internet for hours, but nobody will claim responsibility for the attack. [CNN]

New Jersey volunteer rate is one of the lowest in the nation. [NJ]

Weather

Today, scattered showers with a high of 49, and tonight, light rain and fog with a low of 47. [Full Forecast]

Sports

The Brooklyn Nets host Denver at 7:30.

The New Jersey Devils welcome the Carolina Hurricane at 7.

The New York Rangers host the Washington Capitals at 7.

The New York Islanders welcome the Montreal Canadians at 7.

On Stage Tonight

 The Allen Toussaint Trio A New Orleans Christmas @ City Winery
 
 Kenny Rogers Christmas And Hits Through The Years @ the NYCB Theatre at Westbury
 
Today in History
 
In 1947, the transistor is first demonstrated. 

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