Morning Brief: April 7

by Stephanie Colombini | 04/07/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: April 7

Actor Mickey Rooney dies at 93.

Death of a Hollywood legend. [NY Daily News]

Weather

Slight chance of rain this afternoon, with a high around 53. More rain this evening, with possible thunderstorms overnight.  Low around 49. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

New York's paid sick leave eases into effect. [NY Times]

Members of NYPD and FDNY brawl at charity hocket event. [Newsday]

Sports

UConn takes on Kentucky tonight at 9:10 for the NCAA Championship Game.

The New Jersey Devils host the Calgary Flames tonight at 7.

On Stage Tonight

PopGun Presents: Reputante, Phone Home, Prelow, the Sanctuaries @ Glasslands Gallery; 8:30.

Downtown Seder 2014 featuring David Bromberg, Keren Ann, David Broza, Dr. Ruth, Ira Kaplan of Yo Lo Tengo, and more! @ City Winery; 7.

Today in History

In 1933, Prohibition ends in the United States

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