Morning Brief: February 27

Weather

Scattered snow showers, with a high of 32.  Tonight gets frigid, with a wind chill of around one-below.  [Full Forecast}

Need to Know

City Council passes law expanding sick days [NY Times]

Four Marvel Netflix series to be filmed in New York [NY Daily News]

Cuomo riding high on the race to re-election [NY Times]

Sports

The New York Rangers host the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at 7

The New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at 7

The New Jersey Devils host the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at 7

The New York Knicks take on the Heat in Miami tonight at 8

On Stage Tonight

WFUV Presents: Mayer Hawthorne, Quadron @ Webster Hall; 6:30

POPSHOP NYC Presents: MisterWives, Little Daylight, CliffLight @ The Westway; 9

Today in History

In 1827, New Orleans hosts its first Mardi Gras celebration.