Morning Brief: February 5th

by Kris Venezia | 02/05/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: February 5th

Another snowstorm comes to the northeast.

The forecast calls for between 4-8 inches of snow, freezing rain, and sleet in New York City. [Full Forecast

Need to Know

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy wants to raise the minimum wage. [The Connecticut Mirror]

Governor Andrew Cuomo restores rent regulations for apartments. [NY Daily News]

Mayor Bill de Blasio will not be part of the St. Patrick's Day parade. [ABC News]

Sports

The New York Knicks host Portland at 8.

On Stage Tonight

Imagine Dragons, the Flaming Lips, Ms. Lauren Hill, Tegan and Sara, the Fray, Cold War Kids,
 
Colbie Caillat, Cake, Blondie, Yoko Ono and Bob Geldof plus members of Pussy Riot introduced
 
by Madonna @ Barclays Center
 
• Johnny Winter (with JW Jones) @ B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
 
• Steve Earle @ City Winery
 
• Albert Lee featuring Ramblin’ Jack Elliott @ Iridium
 
• Rebirth Brass Band (with Pitchblak Brass Band) @ Brooklyn Bowl
 
• Marcia Ball Band (with Lisa Mills) @ the Turning Point
 
• Brazilian Girls (with Davi Vieira and DJ Hardedge) @ Highline Ballroom

 

• Candye Kane @ Lucille’s at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill
 
Today in History
In 1971, astronauts land on the moon win the Apollo 14 mission. 
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