Morning Brief: December 30

There aren't that many days left in 2014, so your chances to see this year's holiday decorations are also fading away. Go check out the Barney's windows, designed by acclaimed film director Baz Luhrmann. And maybe you can go look around at other Christmas decorations before New Year's festivities get into full swing. 

NEED TO KNOW

US and China to Send Ships to Aid in Plane Crash Search  [Wall Street Journal] 

Congressman Admits to Speaking to White Supremacist Group  [Washington Post] 

New York Assembly Speaker Under Investigation  [New York Times] 

Rep. Michael Grimm to Resign [New York Times] 

Christie, Cuomo Want to End PATH Weeknight Overnight Service  [Gothamist] 

SPORTS

Yesterday

The Nets beat Sacramento, 107-99

The Rangers fell to Dallas, 3-2

The Islanders beat Washington, 4-3

The Devils beat Pittsburgh, 3-1

Today

The Nets take on Chicago at 8:00. 

WEATHER

Highs around 36 degrees this morning, with some early clouds. Tonight, lows around 28.  [Full Report] 

ON STAGE TONIGHT

PhilRAD featuring Phil Lesh and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead @ the Capitol Theatre