Morning Brief: February 12

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo rejects Mayor De Blasio's plans to raise minimum wage in the city. [NY Times]

Weather

Expect things to get cloudier today, with highs around 27.  Snow should begin after midnight and continue into tomorrow.  [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

The U.S. House of Representatives approves a boost to the nation's debt ceiling. [Huff Post]

New Jersey shatters its record for snow removal costs. [NJ]

Mobsters arrested in New York and Italy after 2-year investigation [NY Times]

Sports

The New York Knicks host the Sacramento Kings tonight at 7:30

The Brooklyn Nets host the Charlotte Bobcats at 7:30

Keep up with the Sochi Winter Olympics

On Stage Tonight

PopGun Presents: Kid Sister, Nadus, BOY, FRIEND + THE NEW DEAL @ Glasslands Gallery, 8:30

G. Love & Special Sauce, Kristie Lie @ Brooklyn Bowl 8

Today in History

In 2004, Matel announced "Barbie" and "Ken" were breaking up after a 43-year relationship.

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