Morning Brief: December 31
The countdown begins for the Times Square ball drop, as the last hours of 2014 count down. You can always cram into the square with a ton of other people to watch the traditional ball drop, or just spend time with friends bringing in the new year. Let's hope it's a good one.
NEED TO KNOW
Bodies Recovered from Air Asia Crash Site [USA Today]
House Republicans in Damage Control Mode [Washington Post]
NYPD Arrest Numbers in Free-Fall After Officer Deaths [NY Post]
De Blasio, NYPD Unions Meet to Ease Tensions [New York Times]
Candidates Line up for Rep. Grimm's Seat [New York Times]
SPORTS
Yesterday
The Nets took down Chicago, 96-82
Today
The Knicks take on the Clippers at 6:00
The Rangers play Florida at 6:00
The Islanders take on Winnipeg at 5:00
The Devils skate against Detroit at 7:30
WEATHER
Sunny skies today, highs around 32 degrees. Tonight, clear with lows around 25. [Full Forecast]
ON STAGE TONIGHT
Elton John And His Band (with Bright Light Bright Light) @ Barclays Center